https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:12:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-159023 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:44:32 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 159023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do it before you go into labor, because I was in a lot of pain down there afterwards, for about 3 weeks. I wouldn't even think of trying to put a razor, much less wax, down there until I felt better. It would be much better to have it already taken care of before the baby comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158937 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:23 +0000 pastemoo 158937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I got an electric razor with a trimmer--so it's like... 3 weeks out from a wax. And I can't accidentally cut myself, or get razor burn.<br /> I am so not up for a wax at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158933 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:46:44 +0000 LivsMama 158933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krsmall: Yeah, see what your OB says, but that is super extreme. That would have driven me nuts to not groom at all for that long. Yick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158924 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:41:29 +0000 littlek 158924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LivsMama: That makes me feel better! I'll definitely confirm with my OB, but I'd rather not stop shaving/waxing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158919 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:39:02 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 158919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely yes! I was really glad I did because I ended up having a c-section and if you're not waxed they shave you! (Then growth + scar= ewww) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158917 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:38:41 +0000 winniebee 158917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blushink: I would attempt but shaving gives me bad razor burn. </p> <p>Ok wax it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158910 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:33:19 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 158910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just shaved. (or tried to at least) I can't do wax. Ouch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158902 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:28:26 +0000 Lozza 158902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a brazilian like two weeks before I gave birth. I was really glad I'd done it, because it took many months for me to feel like I had the time and motivation to go back for another one after the birth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158900 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:24:15 +0000 LivsMama 158900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krsmall: @winniebee: I never heard that. My nuring crew went in before my section to "clean it up" for the surgery and said "oh wow, you did a good job, no work needed!" They actually encouraged me to try to keep it maintaned if that is how I normally kept it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158891 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:18:36 +0000 winniebee 158891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I'm totally with you!</p> <p>@highwire: @MsLipGloss: I did the haircut, got a facial, mani/pedi....and this is what remains....procrastinating!</p> <p>@krsmall: Interesting! Have an OB appt today so will def. ask her about whether it's ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158886 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:14:50 +0000 MsLipGloss 158886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm with @Highwire . . . I plan to do as much *prep* pre-delivery as possible, including a bikini wax. Since these are things I do regularly, I just want to feel like myself (and prepared, if that makes sense) as much as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158885 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:14:42 +0000 littlek 158885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got an email from my hospital and they said to refrain from grooming "down there" as of 32 weeks. I guess there is some risk of infection. I'm really bummed because I know it will bother me not being "tidy." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158879 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:11:19 +0000 DillonLion 158879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My plan is to get all of my beauty treatments done as close to when the baby arrives as possible (wax, hair color, mani/pedi, etc.). Who knows when I'll have time again once the baby gets here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158869 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:05:40 +0000 mediagirl 158869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: no no no no no no no!!!! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158867 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:04:33 +0000 chopsuey 158867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: really?? P thought it was so awesome to see her come out. I'm really happy I have pics too! They're amazing! Will share if youre interested ;D haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158862 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:02:53 +0000 mediagirl 158862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: YIKES! That area is a "do not look" area for Hops while I'm in labor...and weeks afterwards. Lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158852 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:58:07 +0000 mrs. bird 158852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you think it's something you would want to have done in the weeks after giving birth, i'd go ASAP. maybe use some numbing spray if you can, as i'd imagine you have increased sensation down there right now &amp; if you haven't had it done in a long time there are a LOT more hairs to rip out than just when you go in to maintain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158848 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:55:27 +0000 winniebee 158848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it bad that I'm thinking needing the wax more for putting on a bathing suit in July rather than sexy time with DH? LOL. </p> <p>@chopsuey119: I am vetoing any pics *down there* - eek! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158844 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:52 +0000 yoursilverlining 158844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get one ASAP, especially if it's something you will think about at all while in labor, and wish you had done. I just had one done a few days ago at 36+ and it was a little more painful than usual, which my waxing lady said was normal. The pain was only a little bit worse, so, no big deal really. I also got my legs done too, so I don't have to worry about shaving those post-birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158835 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:46:40 +0000 mediagirl 158835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would wait and get one when you're fully healed and feeling ready for sexy time again. Then you'll feel your best. Maybe you could get one of your parents to watch the lo while you get it done?</p> <p>Speaking of grooming...I did a blind groom this weekend. OMG, not being able to see what you are doing is really challenging!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158833 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:24 +0000 PBandBaseball 158833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to get a bikini wax once and the pain was just too much. I think you should do whatever is going to make you comfortable during &amp; after the birth. I would think that you won't have time for quite awhile once he's here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158832 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:17 +0000 chopsuey 158832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get one stat!<br /> I made sure I was clean down there before having LO. I'm glad I was since DH took pics of my LO coming out of me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158818 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:38:10 +0000 heffalump 158818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm too scared to ever get one done! But even if I did, I think I'd want to wait. I let myself go down there because I couldn't see it so I was scared to hurt myself, and really you won't want to have sexy time until a while after birth anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158817 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:36:24 +0000 LivsMama 158817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Id get one now. I had a c-section. so I didnt have trauma, but trying to find time to do anything after a baby seems daunting. Get it over with. And since its not your first wax, dont worry about the "increased sensitivity" during pregnancy portion of it. you are used to it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bikini-wax-at-38-wks-pregnant#post-158813 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:06 +0000 winniebee 158813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since I was on bedrest for 7 weeks, I have not get a chance to get one in like 12 weeks (this is my method of grooming). Not that I care about how I look for the birth, but I know I'll be busy afterwards with a newborn and no idea when I'll feel up to getting one with all the trauma down there. </p> <p>So, would you bother at this point or just get one afterwards once things are healed down there? </p>