Eventhough I didnt experience the natural waterbag burst for my first, however, sanitary pad isn't enough as waterbag leakage can happened as "gush of water" that suddenly burst. I mean even if you were to wear it, you will still wet it and it doesn't hold the water leakage. Alternative, ill suggest to put a rubber mat on your bed where you sleep as it is easier to clean. Once you wash up then, you can use the pad.