Depends vs Pads?

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I’m almost 32 weeks pregnant and going to get my postpartum stuff soon. I’ve read multiple times on here that some women swear by pads doing the trick and others swear by depends for the first little while then just wearing pads. I’m someone who has always used tampons, and I hate the feeling of sitting in my blood. Not bashing anyone who wears pads, just my personal experience. So to anyone who has been through the postpartum phase and is like me, what do you recommend? If I’m unsure I’ll end up buying both but I just want some opinions before I spend the money. Thanks!