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Shaving before birth

jjbaby2015jjbaby2015 member
in March 2015 Moms
This is a weird one but for some reason this entered my mind today.... Should you shave down there before birth? Or will it be an awful idea because it will get all irritated? I usually shave it all, obviously gotten a lot harder since we are just 7 weeks away... Let it grow or keep it trimmed?
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  • kmvisiolikmvisioli member
    I sure wouldn't want to deal with the itchiness of hair growing back while on top of recovery from delivery. Maybe trim so it's easier to keep clean, but hair has a purpose!
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  • gypsyheartmamagypsyheartmama member
    I really couldn't reach down there by the time I was ready to deliver. I had to have a couple stitches and my dr and nurses never cared a bit. I think irritated skin or bumps would be so annoying
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  • msarnold1013msarnold1013 member
    Trim! I've been having a hard time shaving my legs, let alone anything else. My dr always says 'I've seen it all' so I'm not worried about a little hair.
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  • daizedoodaizedoo member
    My hospital requests no shaving after 36 weeks. Yeah, right!

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  • mandi195mandi195 member
    peeppeeppeep said:
    Whitfry said:
    My hospital won't let you deliver unless you've had a full brazilian wax. They'll do it there if they must, but it's an extra $300 on the overall hospital bill.
    Wow.  My hospital charges almost 2000 for the wax.  I really hope I can get the epidural before they do it...
    They totally should offer you pain relief before hand, since they require you to be waxed. I mean, seriously, how unreasonable would it be for them to not! 

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  • ngolimentongolimento member
    If you choose a design, make sure it is as soothing as possible, or your child will come out startled. My suggestions are:

    Turtles (nobody stresses about turtles)
    A pond
    Kittens (not Grumpycat)
    A mountain vista (this also helps them associate with breasts)
    Miniature ponies
    Butterflies

    Whatever you do, keep it soothing.
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  • AkrystofiakAkrystofiak member
    pearsforpoops said:
    I bought a special trimmer and have been growing my pubic hair this entire pregnancy so that I can surprise my doctor, midwife, and hospital staff with a custom pubic hair design. The trimmer I bought is precision, so I should have no trouble shaving my masterpiece into my pubic hair right before my c-section.

    I haven't decided between the baby Jesus, a stork, or a personalized portrait rendition of my O.B. I think he would find that thoughtful and appreciate my gesture, but he's not the most attractive man, so I'm not sure I want his face that close to my vagina until it all grows back out.

    I'm leaning toward the stork.
    I'm a sucker for the classics... How about Gene Simmons complete with tongue? 
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  • akj166akj166 member
    mangomimosa said:

    At least trim, for your own convenience. Cleaning blood out of hair down there sucks. Your doctor won't give a shit either way, I promise.

    I agree! I scheduled a Brazilian 2 weeks prior so I don't need to deal with the messiness afterwards!!
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  • krapp88krapp88 member
    If you have a C-section you get a complimentary shave job...such a great deal!
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  • mandi195mandi195 member
    krapp88 said:

    If you have a C-section you get a complimentary shave job...such a great deal!

    Well fuck... maybe I should opt for that, and save the $2000 they charge for the wax...
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  • lesliekr925lesliekr925 member
    Why not just get a $50 wax at a salon beforehand?
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  • AkrystofiakAkrystofiak member
    pearsforpoops said:
    lesliekr925 said:
    Why not just get a $50 wax at a salon beforehand?
    WHY DID NONE OF US THINK OF THIS?! HOLY SHIT.

    Also, for the record, turtles kind of do freak me out. Especially the giant one at the zoo that's like 93 years old but never walks anywhere. Have you really just been sitting around eating leaves for 93 years bro? Srsly?!
    I think you've just unlocked the key to longevity. 
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  • helendaltonhelendalton member
    My choice will be wax. Hurts like f**k but then child birth ain't gonna be no picnic
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  • labgrand2012labgrand2012 member
    pearsforpoops said:
    Whitfry said:
    I bought a special trimmer and have been growing my pubic hair this entire pregnancy so that I can surprise my doctor, midwife, and hospital staff with a custom pubic hair design. The trimmer I bought is precision, so I should have no trouble shaving my masterpiece into my pubic hair right before my c-section.

    I haven't decided between the baby Jesus, a stork, or a personalized portrait rendition of my O.B. I think he would find that thoughtful and appreciate my gesture, but he's not the most attractive man, so I'm not sure I want his face that close to my vagina until it all grows back out.

    I'm leaning toward the stork.
    What a great idea! Perhaps I should try this. I'm thinking a portrait of my MIL. I'm sure DH would appreciate it.
    Mothers in law look stunning in pube.
    You might also want to consider maybe a Bob Ross picture or even a portrait of him. After all there are no mistakes, only happy accidents. 
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  • bwftwbwftw member
    helendalton said:

    My choice will be wax. Hurts like f**k but then child birth ain't gonna be no picnic

    So, it is going to be a picnic? That's what I'm getting from this.
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  • noodlienoodlesnoodlienoodles member
    cabauer9 said:

    helendalton said:

    My choice will be wax. Hurts like f**k but then child birth ain't gonna be no picnic

    So, it is going to be a picnic? That's what I'm getting from this.
    Where's the picnic? I'm starving.
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