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Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI

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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.

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.

Posted 2/11/06 8:19 AM
 

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.

Posted 2/11/06 8:22 AM
 

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.

Posted 2/11/06 8:40 AM
 

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.

Posted 2/11/06 10:07 AM
 

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.Chat Icon

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.

Posted 2/11/06 11:17 AM
 

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.

Message edited 2/11/2006 11:32:09 AM.

Posted 2/11/06 11:30 AM
 

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.

Message edited 2/11/2006 11:36:58 AM.

Posted 2/11/06 11:36 AM
 

jcndd
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Re: Need BTDT info regarding delivery-maybe TMI

I waxed 2 weeks before my due date

Posted 2/11/06 1:27 PM
 

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.

Posted 2/11/06 1:41 PM
 

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.

Posted 2/11/06 1:52 PM
 

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?

Posted 2/11/06 8:15 PM
 

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!"

Posted 2/11/06 8:19 PM
 
 

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