Postpartum pads are sold with absorbency labels that range from lighter to heavy and maximum protection. Listings commonly use terms such as "Lighter", "Heavy", and "Maximum" to indicate relative absorbency levels.
Common options include medicated witch‑hazel cooling pads for soothing and gentle cleansing; instant cooling pads that combine cold relief with an absorbent core; and herbal‑infusion cooling pads that feature soft organic‑cotton covers for added comfort.
Materials shown across listings include cotton (including 100% organic cotton covers), rayon, sodium polyacrylate (a superabsorbent), and polypropylene.
Products described for perineal or hemorrhoid relief include medicated witch‑hazel cooling pads for soothing and gentle cleansing; instant cold/ice cooling pads that combine cold relief with an absorbent core for sitting comfort and leak protection; and herbal‑infusion pads that pair soothing herbs with soft cotton covers.
