Is hair removal before childbirth an antiquated practice or a necessary condition for safe delivery? Let’s find out more about this topic.
Perineal hair removal was once a routine procedure in many maternity hospitals. However, studies have shown that the practice has no clinical benefit [1].
The decision to groom is yours alone. No doctor or nurse is going to be concerned about the issue. If you want to remove pubic hair, then follow the advice of the WHO [2] and do it in advance, independently, and in a comfortable environment. That will allow the skin to recover and reduce unpleasant sensations after delivery.
What are your options?
1. Shaving. A razor provides the quickest and easiest method for hair removal. However, you may experience irritation and itching afterward.
2. Waxing and sugaring. This hair-removing procedure can be done well before the expected delivery date, but it is only a good idea if you have waxed regularly and experienced no pain during the process.
3. Hair removal creams. Local use of depilatory creams or lotions during pregnancy is an option, but just in case, check the formulation against the list of prohibited ingredients [3].
Finally, you don't have to remove all of your pubic hair. You can simply shorten it with a trimmer if that makes you feel better.
