When and Why to Use Maternity Pads After Delivery The bleeding starts as soon as you deliver the baby. This is why you need a maternity pad just after delivery. Whether it is a normal delivery or a Caesarean; you would need a maternity pad anyways. The bleeding that occurs, post-delivery is referred to as lochia, which would be bright red and would be accompanied by clots. The bleeding may continue over weeks but will decrease gradually. Where you would notice a bright red blood composition in initial weeks, the color would change over to pinkish, and then brownish as the flow decreases with time. Which is Better – Maternity Pad or Sanitary Pad Sanitary pads are convenient to use during normal periods. But, owing to the heavy flow after you deliver your baby, you would need maternity pads for comfort and convenience. Maternity pads are longer in length, have a soft texture, and are better absorbents. You can’t compromise with your hygiene at this stage, and that is why mate...