Method of forming composite absorbent members

A method of forming an absorbent article, said method comprising:

• a) forming an absorbent member by a method that includes:
• i) extruding a first fibrous component through a first meltblowing die and intermingling pulp fibers with said first fibrous component to form a first admixture;
• ii) extruding a second fibrous component through a second meltblowing die and intermingling pulp fibers with said second fibrous component to form a second admixture;
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• iii) codepositing said first and second admixtures on a collecting surface so as to form a composite structure having at least a first layer and a second layer, wherein the weight percentage of pulp fibers in said second layer is at least about 10% greater than the weight percentage of pulp fibers within said first layer, and wherein the average diameter of the pores within said second layer is smaller than the average diameter of the pores within said first layer;
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• b) positioning said absorbent member between a liquid-permeable cover and a liquid-impermeable baffle.