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pharmcat2000
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Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
Is there anything that should be done to get ready to give birth, as far as shaving/waxing, etc are concerned? Sorry if this is an embarassing question, but any knowledge or advice would be appreciated. I just want do what will make for the best delivery & recovery without the risk of infection.
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Posted 2/11/06 1:51 AM  |
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Stefanie
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
Well, I shaved everything before I went to the hospital...in fact, my water broke and then I proceeded to get into the shower and "clean up" before I had to go to the hospital.
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| Posted 2/11/06 8:19 AM |
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Calla
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
There is no medical need to do anything. Do what will make you most comfortable.
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| Posted 2/11/06 8:22 AM |
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Eireann
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I think in the "old days" they used to shave you before delivery, but I don't believe they do that anymore. I tried to keep groomed on a regular basis, but you know how it is...nearly impossible with the belly. I guess just do the best you can for dignity's sake (hehehe!) but I don't think infection is a concern.
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| Posted 2/11/06 8:40 AM |
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btrflygrl
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I was induced, so I shaved that morning. I wanted to wax but I was afraid that it would be more sensitive down therre and hurt more than it normally does.
Also, you can massage the perineal area to help avoid an episiotomy/tearing. I did not do this, but a friend of mine did with all 3 of her PG and I know she did not tear or get cut with the first 2.
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| Posted 2/11/06 10:07 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I couldn't see a damn thing for the shaving part so I did the best I could right before I headed to the hospital.
The next day I was clean as a whistle.
I agree on the perineal massages - I didn't do it either. Other than the IV, the worst part of my delivery was the stitches afterward.
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| Posted 2/11/06 11:17 AM |
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steph4777
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I didn't shave down there....I just made sure it was tidy. I'm sure there is little risk for infection.
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| Posted 2/11/06 11:30 AM |
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sunny
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I got in the shower and shaved as soon as I realized I was in labor.
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jcndd
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I waxed 2 weeks before my due date
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| Posted 2/11/06 1:27 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
I'm an L&D nurse and the only time we care is if you need a c-section. If there is a lot of hair where they need to make the incision then we might shave it.
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| Posted 2/11/06 1:41 PM |
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JRG71
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
Posted by Stefanie
Well, I shaved everything before I went to the hospital...in fact, my water broke and then I proceeded to get into the shower and "clean up" before I had to go to the hospital.
LOL! I did the same thing.
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| Posted 2/11/06 1:52 PM |
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jersee3380
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
Posted by btrflygrl
Also, you can massage the perineal area to help avoid an episiotomy/tearing. I did not do this, but a friend of mine did with all 3 of her PG and I know she did not tear or get cut with the first 2.
this might sound stupid, but when would you start doing this? like, how long before delivery?
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| Posted 2/11/06 8:15 PM |
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emilain
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI
Posted by jersee3380
Posted by btrflygrl
Also, you can massage the perineal area to help avoid an episiotomy/tearing. I did not do this, but a friend of mine did with all 3 of her PG and I know she did not tear or get cut with the first 2.
this might sound stupid, but when would you start doing this? like, how long before delivery?
2 months befire is ideal, I also shaved completely, and that is alwasy when my hubby knows that I have a feeling that labor wil begin soon. Each time I shaved the day before I gave birth and each time my hubby said "so I guess we're going to the hospital tomorrow!"
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| Posted 2/11/06 8:19 PM |
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