Your bush....

PhoebeJune1984 · January 2016

How much trimming/shaving do you do down below before going to a prenatal appointment?

My husband was laughing the other day because he said "you were in that shower for hours..." (really I was only in there about 20-30min). I have this weird thing that everything must go before an appointment, and was even shaving everything off up to 41 weeks, with my last pregnancy. I keep telling myself it's nothing to worry about and my OB probably sees a lot worse from some people, but that doesn't stop me from wanting it to be completely gone.

MamaBish · January 2016

I keep it the same I always do. If there's a little stubble, I don't worry about it. I'm more concerned with making sure it's nice and clean.

ButterMyBiscuit · January 2016

With my check-ups, they don't even look downstairs. The OB just used the doppler to find the heartbeat and answered any questions I had. Now if I know some exam is going on, I just make sure it's trimmed and clean. I don't go above and beyond.

ButterMyBiscuit · January 2016

Also:

MamaBish · January 2016

ButterMyBiscuit said:
Also:

I can hear him purring in my head

maddmama · January 2016

Yeah I'm with others. I just trim it up and scruba dub dub. I couldn't care less what the doctor thinks of my pubic hair, and I know she doesn't care! They are just looking out for your health

And @ButterMyBiscuit you always make me laugh with your posts ❤️

carcrashheart · January 2016

I don't even bother to trim for the purpose of appointments anymore. Between now and mid third tri they're not going to be looking. It'll be a Doppler on my belly and done. And I don't care what they think anymore. Third time around. Just isn't a priority when it comes to dr appts.

mandyjulie · January 2016

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I trim whenever I feel like it. I don't do anything before appts, but my OB doesn't look, except for last time when they did a pap.

When I gave birth to DD, I'm pretty sure my bush was a giant mess. But by the end of everything, when they were stitching up my tear and anyone who walked by could see errrrything, I really didn't give a shit. Speaking of shits, you might shit on the table. At that point, who cares what everything else looks like, amiright?

MrsRo731 · January 2016

Yeah I don't do anything special - I shower and keep clean as my normal routine. On a separate note, how does anyone shave/trim after like 30 weeks? I legit want to know, because I couldn't see shit once I was that far along last time. Had I tried to shave it would've looked like a crime scene in my shower.

mandyjulie · January 2016

MrsRo731 said:

Yeah I don't do anything special - I shower and keep clean as my normal routine. On a separate note, how does anyone shave/trim after like 30 weeks? I legit want to know, because I couldn't see shit once I was that far along last time. Had I tried to shave it would've looked like a crime scene in my shower.

@MrsRo731 I think some people use a length-wise mirror to trim. I have one of those small mirrors with a suction cup that can stick inside of the shower, I guess could use that to help shave in there. Nore sure if I'll care. Some people have their spouse help but I'm not down with it.

MrsRo731 · January 2016

@mandyjulie - Thank you. My previous BMB had women who asked their SO's for help, but I really had no idea how anyone did it themselves. A mirror makes complete sense.

stillcozy · January 2016

MrsRo731 said:
@mandyjulie - Thank you. My previous BMB had women who asked their SO's for help, but I really had no idea how anyone did it themselves. A mirror makes complete sense.

Heck no would I let him down there with anything sharp or razor related! I think that Edward scissor hands gif is perfect image of so's doing that ish! Yikes I also tend to trim it shave but that is more for my comfort than the dr's

MrsRo731 · January 2016

@Lindsayleigh1989 - My thoughts exactly!

PinkLady2015 · January 2016

I'm feeling especially feminist today and this thread is actually making me sad. One, because men would never even think twice about what their situation looked like if they went to a doctor and two, do we really have to be concerned about what our vaginas look like to a medical professional??? I have enough trouble looking socially acceptable with clothes on without having to deal with how asthetically pleasing my vagina looks to a doctor.
I just want to focus on baby's health than whether my pubic hair is up to snuff.
End rant

stillcozy · January 2016

@PinkLady2015 I do mine for myself never for dr and I think people are also curious how people will are planning to take care of this area before/after labor because I'm not about to take a mirror down there for a good six weeks after labor

maddmama · January 2016

@PinkLady2015 yesssss. Love.

TattoosandLace · January 2016

I don't typically shave it all off, just trim down the bush. Sometimes I do as a surprise for hubs, but when I was big pregnant with my daughter I would only trim it down. I went into labor in the middle of the night on the 11th (was scheduled to be induced on the 12th). I was much too focused on getting to the hospital in time and not worried at all about my downstairs. Obviously it was clean as I had showered before bed and actually blow dried my hair, but as for trimmed way down -- doubtful.

elenabrent · January 2016

I'm real sure my midwife doesn't care what my pubic hair looks like, but I have been pretty concerned about maintenance in that area once my belly is too big to get around. I know people call their husbands in for help but I'm pretty sure that's not happening. I'm a trimmer not a shaver, and I'm wondering if I can go to a place where they do waxing once a month for a bit of pruning.

rakel88 · January 2016

@PinkLady2015 preach! I've made it clear to my husband from the moment we got together that I only trim/shave/wax if I feel like it, I don't do it for anyone else. Same goes for doctor's appointments. Honestly, I can't imagine that any doctor would see bush and be like "oh! No! What is this??!!"

m8881 · January 2016

I always shave it all off but for me not for DH or the Dr. I just feel cleaner. Not sure if I'll keep it up but I will def try

xc1148 · January 2016

I am a regular waxer, so I just keep my normal schedule. If the doc catches me between visits oh well! It's what they do for a living

dolewhipper · January 2016

Maybe because Clueless is on Netflix, but I could totally see Cher taking @PinkLady2015 post and saying it in debate class.

Personally, I try to keep it trimmed but don't think about it more when I have a dr appt. I do think about it more when my H will be home though.

noelietrex · January 2016

My bush is a bush. I go au naturale all over. DH is into it! Also who's seeing the bush at appointments? I've had no pelvic exams so far this pregnancy and wasn't planning on having anyone down there until the birth...

quartz02 · January 2016

When not pg, I shave it all off about monthly, just to feel clean before my cycle (my weird thing, I guess). Now that I'm not pg, I do so when it starts to bother me. I shaved everything the day before delivery of DD because I wanted the doctor to be able to see what they were doing when stitching me

LOL! I don't know if it really helped but it made me feel better that she could see what she was doing.

foxa319 · January 2016

As an ex L&D nurse I've seen so many vaginas. No one cares what yours looks like, is hairy, if you have hemorrhoids, if you shit on the table etc. I will say though for the purpose of giving birth it is better to be trimmed a bit dt tearing. I've seen big bush hair get tangled up in stitches. I can't imagine that first shower was fun!

noelietrex · January 2016

@foxa319 This is good advice. What has been imagined cannot be un-imagined. Trimming before delivery done deal.

soberkfell · January 2016

Anyone considering getting a wax that hasn't gotten one before - with the increased blood flow from pregnancy, it may be slightly more painful than normal. Just a heads up!

elenabrent · January 2016

@foxa319 That is one of the more terrifying L&D stories I've heard. Who needs to do kegals, my vagina will be clenched in horrified response to that mental image for a while.

mckcak23 · January 2016

@TattoosandLace when I read your post I totally took that as you blow died your bush. And I was like is that a thing? Then I realized you probably meant the hair on your head...

quartz02 · January 2016

@mckcak23 bahahahahaha

juliagulia38 · January 2016

I just trim. If I shave or trim too much I tend to get more UTIs. But honestly, after being married for 6 years and this being my third baby, I don't care as much anymore. DH doesn't keep his all smooth, so I'm not doing so either.
I say just do whatever you were doing before getting pregnant.

blissylissy86 · January 2016

My bush is just that right now. I'm too lazy and my hair is growing too fast. I will probably give it a trim sooner or later, but meh. I haven't had to take off my pants for the OB since my first appointment, and I will probably do better maintenance come my third trimester.

sayerhart · January 2016

I shave mine into the shape of a palm tree. Keepin' it fresh.

PinkLady2015 · January 2016

dolewhipper said:

Maybe because Clueless is on Netflix, but I could totally see Cher taking @PinkLady2015 post and saying it in debate class. Personally, I try to keep it trimmed but don't think about it more when I have a dr appt. I do think about it more when my H will be home though.

PugsandKisses · January 2016

foxa319 said:
As an ex L&D nurse I've seen so many vaginas. No one cares what yours looks like, is hairy, if you have hemorrhoids, if you shit on the table etc. I will say though for the purpose of giving birth it is better to be trimmed a bit dt tearing. I've seen big bush hair get tangled up in stitches. I can't imagine that first shower was fun!

Same. Former L/D nurse. I do not care what your bush looks like. Your vagina is a vagina, no one's looks 'pretty' or 'ugly'. The staff does not care. I promise they will not go back to the station and talk about your landing strip, '70 bush, or anything in between.

However if you vajazzle, we might make a comment about that.

Do what want and what makes you comfortable.

DominiqueU · January 2016

mandyjulie said:

I trim whenever I feel like it. I don't do anything before appts, but my OB doesn't look, except for last time when they did a pap.

When I gave birth to DD, I'm pretty sure my bush was a giant mess. But by the end of everything, when they were stitching up my tear and anyone who walked by could see errrrything, I really didn't give a shit. Speaking of shits, you might shit on the table. At that point, who cares what everything else looks like, amiright?

You guys... I really don't want to poop on the table. I know that should be the least of my worries, but it is high up on my concerns. It sounds like not a fun thing to do.

Shelby00519 · January 2016

I've hardly shaved down there since I found out I was pregnant and I'm not going to specially do it because I have an appointment. They see so many in a day I doubt they care what it looks like.

mandyjulie · January 2016

@DominiqueU I have no idea if I pooped on the table or not. If I did, it didn't smell and no one told me. Most likely if it happens you won't even know. And if you get an epidural you really won't know.

DominiqueU · January 2016

@mandyjulie Good. I need to make a deal now with anyone that may be in the room. If I poop, no one mentions it.

It's like Poop Fight Club.

TM14 · January 2016

Confession...didn't even know I pooped until fiance mentioned it after. It happens.

givemepenguinss · January 2016

I know I did, but my husband refuses to admit it to this day.

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