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      I didn’t know what these were too. I only learned about these after having a kid.

      After a woman gives birth, the exit where the baby comes out bleeds… Profusely… Usually for a few days, but could go for a few weeks. Something that regular pads can’t handle.

      It’s basically an essential item that should be given out free to all mothers and it’s locked behind a glass case.

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        After a woman gives birth, the exit where the baby comes out bleeds

        Vagina. It’s okay to say vagina, because that’s what it’s called.

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        Like, even Depends adult diapers wouldn’t be sufficient for postpartum bleeding?

        after my most violent birth, I just remember having the luxury of being at home for months and having access to the toilet all day 🤷🏻‍♀️

        It was 17 years ago but the memories are coming back to me now, yeah it was pretty much like giving birth three more times with all the blood and god-knows-what-solid-bloody-tissue-chunks still coming out of me days after.

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          It was a murder scene each time my wife needed to freshen up.

          I didn’t take the photo, but Target had the adult diapers locked up too.

          Fucking hate this.

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            Freshen up

            I can’t help picturing her excusing herself from the room daintily:

            “Pardon me while I go freshen up.”

            …Bloody murder scene ensues