To shave or not to shave

[BabyDJuly]

Just wondering what your thoughts are about shaving down below before having baby. This is something I've done all the way through but now at 37 weeks wondering if I should just let it grow as I'm worried about the growth back after delivery  (don't want to be itchy or have irritation from the shaving) And I know docs have seen it all but i kind of feel weird about having a bald vagina for doc to be looking at lol and what if I don't get it all with this big belly in the way, that's embarrassing lol appreciate your thought!!!

[tee_ramon]

I shave bout every week i cant stand the hair down there its just a personal preference i have a big belly so i use a tall mirror works every time :) i just cant stand the thought of going into labor with a bush lol

[Mazz7]

I shaved until I could no longer see lol  and now I get legs and Hollywood wax.!!  So will be nice and presentable for the big day and also for myself.

[Christon1]

I shave, but I'm not going to lie it's hard and now my tummy gets in my way. lol

[AnnieBrooke]

They will shave your stomach if they decide you need a C-section, but they don't shave your pubic hair.

[Mogpog]

I don't think most hospitals still automatically shave women when they are in labor at least not in the US. If it matters to you you should do it yourself beforehand.

[nihasa88]

Why doent anybody wax? My hair down there barely grows now :) however having said that I will wax the little I have left till the end :)

[LynxLove]

I trimmed to 1/4 inch when 39 weeks. I didn't need 70s bush, but I also didn't want any razor burn or grow out problems. My midwife didn't care, but it Meade me feel better.

[lilla18]

I stopped shaving after my belly got too big and in the way to see.

[mags242001]

It would b best for u to shave but if u cant. A nurse will shave u when they are preparing you. Well that's what happened during my 1st pregnancy. I felt so uncomfortable that now I make sure I'm shaved. But they will just have u down there not the entire area

[haydenava85]

I shave about once a week and use the gel to prevent bumps or itchy skin. I found this to work best for me. No itching either when hair grows back.

[17july]

Lol lol.  I don't think it matters

[JJn23]

All modesty goes out the door when your in labor. I tried trimming, but stomach was so big I couldn't see. The last thing you think about is how prestable you are down there.  The PAIN is like no other.

[brandy89]

I'm so glad I seen this, I was going to ask the same thing. I've been using trimmers for now so that's its not crazy but I've thought about getting waxed. Anyone else have a wax before birth?

[AnnieBrooke]

My doctor told me (when I asked) that about half of the patients he sees shave.  The key is, he said it in a bored tone of voice; he simply could not care less.  I think you should do what you want without any consideration about being "presentable."

[5Nov]

Most doctors recommend that you don't shave.

[maw4389]

I used hair removal cream. If the doctors and nurses are gonna be around my business I'd rather it be presentable. I know some nurses that work in l&d and they talk about "stuff" they see...

[Mogpog]

My hospital actually recommends that you don't shave because if you cut yourself or got razor burn you could develop an infection down there. I trimmed it a bit so it wasn't crazy and out of control haha but didn't bother shaving.

[Girlmom23]

When your in labor it won't matter lol

[squeek27]

That's a fair question I use a trimmer so when the hair grows back it doesn't itch and u won't cut yourself