Shaving Down there!!!

[kellibubba]

Ok well im due in 9 weeks. Which means i havnt shaved my ''down below'' in about 10 weeks!!!
What did all you lovley ladies do when it came time to bear all.
I have no idea what im going to do. the midwife said she doesnt care eitherway.
Though im thinking if i do shave all off it will get itchy when all ill want to do is to sooth down there.
So let me know what you did or are going to do..
Thanks.

[angela418]

I love that you posted this!  I have been wondering the same thing for weeks!!  I keep meaning to ask on here, so I am glad you did. :-)
I voted trim - I use a little battery operated feminine trimmer thing mostly and I shave the sides (my inner legs) and top (above) of my feminine parts.  Then, use the trimmer for the rest.  I am scared of getting ingrown hairs, so I use the trimmer mostly so that it doesn't get ALL the hair, but keeps me tidy.  I haven't done it near as much now that I am hugely pregnant, but I'll probably make an attempt now that my appointments are going to be internal exams, too - and in preparation for child birth.
The doctor I had with my first baby told me specifically NOT to shave down there for her benefit - and not to have DH do it either - unless he had before - she didn't want any unnecessary accidents - LOL
I know the doctors and nurses don't care, but it makes me feel better when I am more tidy down there.

[mamaof4410]

I had this same problem a couple weeks ago. I shaved because I have gotten a little "plump" down there so it makes me uncomfortable to sweat. I shaved and with a couple times of holding my breath I got all of it LOL. I wouldnt trust my DH witha razor to my girl parts! GOD forbid he cut me in the wrong place! I'd say shave if you can or even trim a little but if you can't I'm sure it's nothing suprising to the doc if you have a bush goin on!

[JoyRenee]

I put Natural and then I saw you had the option for Trim. I would trim, yes. I'm not a shave-down-there kind of girl anyway. I think it will just end up being whatever you prefer (and if you can reach to shave! Lots of ladies use mirrors or have hubby do it for them; my husband refuses to even shave my calves much less my privates).

If you don't want to be itchy (and I think you will be if you shave because the few times I have shaved it was a NIGHTMARE when it came back in just a couple days later) then just trim and keep it nice and tidy. Birth is messy so it won't matter and the midwife has probably seen all sorts and types of ladies.

[frank_noahsmommy]

I voted shave!!!!!!! I am with the Linzola I can not stand not to shave!!! Even with both pregnancy's I was always clean shaved! I had to have help towards the end. If your embarrassed for DH to help use a mirror.

[Linzola1]

I voted shave, I cant stand not to shave but thats a personal choice. I dont think there is a reason you have to do it, I think that if you want to do it do it remember you in the delivery room to have a baby not to worry about your down under hair lol :)

[cnj76]

I still shave. Personally, I've never been one to like hair on that region. Now, Df, he doesn't bother me that much. But for my own sanity, I like to keep it down to a minimum if I can't shave it all off. Since I've been pregnant, there have been times I've been feeling wolf like..... LOL.... But, I always tend to shave it off. It used to be baby smooth before I got pregnant but I can deal with the little tiny prickles. As long as I'm not bush'n it.. lol...

I don't like having exams done and they accidently pull a hair. That hurts worse than a hair on the head being pulled to me. I know I probably won't care that much once I go into labor but, I'll do my best to keep it at least down to the minimum. What helps me is soaking in the tub for 10 minutes before shaving. Doesn't feel like it pricks me so bad. I also use a shaving cream with a lotionizer in it. That helps a lot. And if I run out, I just use conditioner. lol...

Df knows he'll have to help me soon, which is okay by me as long as I'm not a poodle when I give birth LOL :)