11 Responses to “How Do You Feel About Shaving Your Private Area When You Are Pregnant?”

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   Anonymous said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 6:52

   I always did. Got a bit uncomfy at the end of pregnancy, but I did it. I know how you feel. Don’t wanna go in lookin like a hairy beast lol.
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   #2 born 6/13!!! 8lb 11oz 21in!! said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 9:19

   Im 34 weeks and I shave mine the day before my prenatal apt. everytime. Im going to have my fiance shave it for me when I realize Im in labor. I just dont feel comfortable with hair down there. And I feel really embarrassed having someone look at me. Right now, Its hard for me to see at all so I (unfortunately) have to feel around down there and make sure I didnt miss anything.
   If you want to shave, I would suggest that you buy a razor that best suits you and prob should have more than two blades. My skin is so much more sensitive now that I am pregnant and the increased blood flow doesnt help when you cut yourself. I just use the disposables with two blades. They dont hurt me anad I dont get razor burn.
   good luck
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   Anonymous said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 9:36

   doctors actually tell you not to shave for at least 1 week prior to delivering your baby. you could possibly cut yourself and it could cause infection. the doctors will shave you if needed for your delivery. however i did shave. i just didn’t feel right not shaving with all of those people looking down there.
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   Danika will be here 10/10/2009 said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 11:52

   even before i became pregnant hubby shaved me down there..he doesnt mind it and he does a better job at it then me. but specially when it comes to doctors visits like i have to go for a second papsmear this week i want to be clean.i know the ob probably dont care but i do i feel yucky if its amazon jungle down there..that and if it dont get shaved every couple weeks the hair irritates me.
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   BabyMoll said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 18:42

   I always do! If I’m going to the doc and there’s a chance he might be looking there I definitely shave. But since I can’t see down there any more, I use a mirror and I use a little electric shaver, not a razor. Even with a mirror it would be a little scary with a razor. Ouch!
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   sea02she said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 18:57

   Yes I agree.
   I would have liked to have kept shaving but when you are 8 months on it is so hard to move let alone be able to shave there.
   Also the doctors and midwifes have probably seen a lot worse, so I am not worried now.
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   Hot Momma said on Sunday, September 6, 2009, 0:08

   i did all the way to the end because i thought id be embarrassed. use a mirror its much easier and believe me you actually wont care at all who can see it when your giving birth, you will be concentrating on your baby.
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   ~Oh Baby~ said on Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:46

   I have always shaved… it is getting a little harder to see all of my girly bits but Im in the process of talking my husband into lending a hand… I just feel “cleaner” after Ive shaved. Its a personnal choice.
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   Catherine R said on Sunday, September 6, 2009, 7:16

   If you can reach down there when youre 8 and a half month pregnant, go for it!!
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    Big Daddy said on Sunday, September 6, 2009, 14:01

    Grooming is always cool…I am sure you will have to get some help to ahem…see the region while pregnant.
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    dolly said on Sunday, September 6, 2009, 14:13

    I always shaved, I’d be embarrassed not to!