Multifunctional disposable absorbent article

An absorbent article for placement upon a bed sheet, the absorbent article comprising:

• a first layer configured to engage a subject's skin, the first layer comprising a breathable and fluid permeable material configured to absorb fluid and provide a degree of compression against the subject's skin;
• at least a second layer coupled to the first layer via a plurality of adhesive bonds, the second layer comprising an absorbent material for absorbing a fluid passing through the first layer, wherein the first and second layers are each rectangular in shape;
• and
• a plurality of micro-hooks beneath the first and second layers and configured to releasably attach the absorbent article to the bed sheet;
• wherein the first layer comprises a plurality of longitudinal peaks and valleys adjacent to one another and extending linearly along a length of the first layer all the way to at least one edge of the absorbent material, wherein the peaks and valleys are formed via the plurality of adhesive bonds coupling the first and second layers to one another;
• wherein the plurality of peaks and valleys are configured to distribute fluid along the first layer and into the second layer in a direction corresponding to the orientation of the peaks and valleys.