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shaving pubic hair

Is it better to shave or trim pubic hair bfr going into labor?
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Generally it's at least 50$ but depends on the place to get it waxed & most spa places do it. If they wax legs, they probably do your privates as well!
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You aren't gonna care and neither is the doctor. It doesn't even make a difference. Not something to fret about.
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5111430 tn?1377663221
I guess it depends on your dr my dr was a younger dr 30's and she actually mentioned during my labor that I had already shaved. Guess she likes it shaved so she can see better or something idk lol
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5094917 tn?1366986485
I have my hubby do it for me because he wants it to look good too lol but it does get even harder. Oh but the doctors can careless
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I always keep it waxed. I got it waxed at 36 weeks, and ill probably need to wax it again before labor :(
But, Can I get it waxed in my 9th month?
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Yup I jus hold a hand mirror on one hand n shave wid the other.. its not too hard!
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Ummmm....I stay shaved!!  #Gross./ithought.every1did..!?!or most

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3360193 tn?1365871889
Waxing doesnt hurt that much, but it depends on your perception of pain I guess. Shaving / trimming does get more difficult, I have to use a hand held mirror thats quite big to make sure I get it all lol. I couldnt ask anyone to do that for me lol. And I akways like being tidy down below, I itch when there's hair there and get too uncomfortable so I take it all away x but I agree, no Dr or midwife will think any more or less of you if youre completely hairless or have a jungle goimg on x
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does anyone know how much bikini waxing is?:O

i might end up just shaving or ask hubby to help :p
i can still do it but i fear ima get even fatter and rounder and might not be able to do it :(
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I have always kept mine trim but as far as for delevery they dont care at all its not going to mattet if it is a jungle down there or smooth hair isnt going to interfier with the baby coming out. But if you havent shaved completely in a while then i would just trim and shave the bekini line bc it could really be uncomfortable and you dont want to add to your discomfort
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I'm going in for a sugar wax! I've done the shave and feel method lol
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4928337 tn?1362751166
Lol. Honestly it doesn't matter. And they do not shave you. When your in labor that's going to be the last thing on your mind.
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4945970 tn?1361450429
It really doesn't matter the doctors prefer you not too I had a c section and they shave me.they told me to not shave.
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Ill agree the Dr don't shave you.. they only shave the top part of your bikini line where they have to cut. So with it being shaved it makes it visible for them to see. That's an experience I had with a c section in 2010..
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5110781 tn?1378361950
Growin up i never knew about pubic hair(if i was supposed to remove it or leave it) iv never actualy shaved it all off :( i trim it bit am scared or it itching lik crazy
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I've always trimmed really low. I've never shaved because I feel like it hurts and itches like crazy when it grows back in. I want to get waxed but i'm such a chicken and i'm not sure how much it would even cost
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Ive been going bonkers :/ i usually stay shaved to begin with but haven't been able to see for 2 months :/ i dont have the guts to ask the hubby :p theres just some things that shouldn't involve company in the bathroom :p i want to get waxed but have no idea where to go where i live :/
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3360193 tn?1365871889
Im 38 weeks and I've kept myself shaved the entire time, as dont want it to look any messier than it already will be. Its hard goimg and takes a long time, but if I sit on the corner of the bath and use a hand held mirror, I can generally manage x
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I heard that pregnant women suffer a lot more than normal when pregnant and waxing. Is it true?
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4845170 tn?1369102292
My mother in law works in labor and delivary and she said that the do not care either way and thatthey do not shave you. It's all personal preferance!
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4974520 tn?1366757591
DelainaN i agree with you. ill be doing the same thing :)
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I'm gonna get that sh*t waxed! That way I have a good 6 weeks till I have to deal with it and hopefully by then ill be all healed and good to go!
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I'm barely 26 weeks and I can't stand shaving it kills my back Lol but hell i wouldnt want no Dr shaving for me!!! I won't even trust my hubby to do it like some girls tend to do when time comes its gonna take me hours just to get it done lol ugh
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I've heard that some doctors shave you once yoy are in labor and they aren't very gentle when doing so.
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