Shaving down there before labor and delivery?

[nmmom813]

I'm trying to remember where I read it--

Is it a nice thing to do or a courtesy to hospital staff to shave yous lady bits before you have the baby?

Maybe I read it was for a different procedure-I'm don't remember. Does hospital staff care if you're shaved up or not?

 

[aj11]

i went trimmed up last time, will this time too. didnt really care as much about the staff (they've seen it all!!) but theres a lot going on down there afterwards, and it was one less thing to worry about. i wouldn't completely shave though because its so sensitive afterward, and might have lacerations etc and the itching of it growing back would drive me mad!!

 

[paperz]

In some places they do still shave a woman before labour and birth, although it is completely pointless and really can lead to a lot of discomfort for you afterward! I would say go ahead and trim yourself up (or not) as you normally do. The important thing is that you are comfortable with yourself - don't worry about the nurses or doctor! Like the previous poster said, they've seen it all! And they don't care either way

 

[ovetta2001]

Doctors have seen it all before and if they don't do it themselves I don;t think they really care.

Personally I will be trimming. I think shaving is never me because it hurts but trimming keeps everything tidy and also stops mess. Your body doesn't stop with the leaking etc after birth so if there is less to get stuck to im happy!

 

[ccg01]

i've read that doctors and nurses recommend you don't shave when you are going to labor and delivery because when you have the baby you can be really be bruised up in that area and it said a couple more things but i don't excatlly remember what else...

 

[Celesse]

I think its your body and you should do whatever makes you feel most comfortable, both physically and emotionally. 70's-Style-muff, or Landing Strip...totally up to you. None of the hospital staff are going to mind/notice/comment either way.

 

[shelleney]

They hospital staff are not bothered either way. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. For hygiene reasons, I will be shaving all of mine off, as it will be so much easier to keep clean after the birth.
Its up to you

 

[Chilli]

Can you reach down there?

 

[shelleney]

Chilli - I do mine blind dangerous, huh?
I just use a disposable razor, and reach down in the shower. I cant see, but I can feel, and reach....

 

[Chilli]

EEEkkk Shells - I'm not that brave!! Also have trouble even collecting a wee sample these days so they'll have to take me as they find me! How are you getting on?

 

[shelleney]

Haha. Maybe I should start asking my OH to do my shaving for me? It is getting abit dangerous now!

Im doing good thanks. How are you? You should come back to the Femmes Fetales thread to check in with everyone

 

[Soos]

waxing it all off! easier to take care of episio and feels more hygienic/clean

 

[nautegesocks]

im not very far along yet but asked my best freind how she managed to stay neat down there when pregnant she told me she sat on the side of the bath or on an old towel on the floor and put a mirror oposite so she could still see what she was doing ive started to practice shaving like this for when i cant see and its been so helpfull best advise ive been given so far hope this might help someone x x x

 

[GingerNut]

I'd just go with a trim, shaving can have uncomfortable after effects at the best of times, never mind when you're bruised and swollen! But the neater things are, the easier it is to keep it clean afterwards (don't under estimate the mess for the first while!).

I couldn't reach last time and got DH to do it, it was a disaster! I'm going to give him lessons this time while I can still do it : )

 

[Lauraxamy]

I can't see mine!!
Last time I trimmed will do the same this time..

 

[chele]

i shaved all mine off last time.Good job as I had an emergency section and they would have needed to shave the top anyway

This time I am just going with a trim though.

 

[lesleyann]

All off, Did the same with kyle, much much easyer to stay clean and smelling freash freash with no hair for bits to stick to eww.. I find one leg on the side of the bath and move bump around lol

I will always remember this story though

"
MW - The baby has a full head of hair Mrs X"
Mr X - Oh wow what colour?
MW - Dark Black

A while later...

MW - Here is your lovely baby boy
Mr X - Where is his hair you said he had a full head of hair??
MW - *looking sheepish* It was mistake for pubes im ever so sorry!

Mr X - Has a good laugh at Mrs X expense "

 

[Eternal]

i shave it all off anyway, so will just continue to maintain, because i always shave it all anyway its not itchy or senstive, but if you shave it off for the first time it will be itchy.

I can still sort of do it myself (even with twins) and get OH to check and tidy up, but soon he will need to take over.

If you intend to shave it all off, i recommend a mens vibrating razor, they work fantastic, so smooth and no nicks or tugs! perfect. Ill never touch a cheap disposible again lol! shaving foam too x

 

[bassdesire]

I can't imagine asking my hubby to shave my bits--that is hilarious! Your OHs are all into it? I wonder what I am going to do... do you trim with scissors or an electric razor thing???

 

[Seity]

Hospital doesn't care.
I shaved mine every day in the shower same as always, but I had a tiny bump, so no problem seeing to shave and keep it all trimmed the way I like. I don't like bald, so I'd never do that.