This invention relates to disposable absorbent underpants for containing body fluid. The disposable underpants include an outer cover having a front portion and a back portion joined together by a crotch portion. An inner liner is attached to the outer cover. The inner liner has a front portion and a back portion joined together by a crotch portion. The front and back portions of the outer cover and the inner liner are connected together to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. An absorbent pad is secured to the crotch portion of the inner liner. The absorbent pad includes a liquid-permeable cover, a liquid impermeable baffle and an absorbent layer positioned therebetween. Discontinuous leg elastics are secured between the outer cover and the inner liner.
