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I had birth photography. I gave no thought to what I would look like. I had an emergency induction so I went in with the basic daily makeup I wear. After almost 2 days in labor there was nothing left. I did fix myself up a little but before doing a few photos with the babe- so there was not mascara under my eyes.

@stiletto_mom: I am a very non makeup-y person as is. My doula also took photos. Not a photographer per-se, but she has a nice camera and was there.
I definitely did not have the forethought to put on makeup while in labor. And the pictures always look better in black and white anyway. And your hair gets all kinds of crazy, too.
If it was a scheduled thing, maybe I would but 90% likely that I would not.

@LulaBee: oh, you did for a c-section? My first ended in one and I think I'll have to have a repeat. I didn't know people had them done in surgery.

What if you braided your hair while wet...would it be loose curls when you take it out later?

I had birth photography done and went au naturale. I don't normally wear makeup anyhow and the photography was to capture photos in the moment and DH's reaction when he saw the kiddo/cut the cord/held them, etc..

I did not have birth photography but knew I'd want some photos after at least. But I also had an unmedicated labor... I remember trying to braid my hair before we left for the hospital and just saying f--- it and we left. I was in and out of the shower and tub throughout labor so my hair was a hot mess. I burst blood vessels in my face from pushing so hard. So if you are planning to try unmedicated be aware that you may end up in water or whatever anyway. I assume if you have an epidural it might be a little better in terms of maintaining makeup, maybe.

But even though I was a hot mess, the grainy, dim, iPhone photo of me holding my new baby after she was born is my very favorite and is still the background on my phone 3 years later. So whatever you look like or don't look like I am sure you will treasure the pictures.