While the Brazilian Wax technique was brought about to allow the lovely ladies of Latin America to wear their little thong bikinis, many women simply enjoy the cleanliness of complete waxing. So what happens when there's a baby bump? Is getting your routine waxing done still a good idea? Is it safe? Read on.
Is it safe?
Waxing your bikini area while pregnant will in no way harm your pregnancy. The ingredients in bikini wax are non-hormonal and cannot affect the unborn child. Using wax is the equivalent of rubbing on sunscreen or moisturizer. However, if you do at-home waxing, this is the time to see an aesthetician for two reasons. First, reaching the area is about to become quite a challenge as your baby bump grows. Second, the one risk with waxing is infection. If the area is cut and bleeds and not properly treated, there is a potential for infection. While this is rare, play it safe and see a professional. If you do get broken skin during the procedure, just make sure you keep the area clean to prevent bacterial growth.
Keep it Clean!
With such a drastic shift in hormones during pregnancy, often women find the hair grows faster and there's more of it. So continuing with Brazilian waxes during pregnancy actually helps keep things clean down there. Certainly during delivery there is a bonus to being hair-free, especially since the area will be shaved if a C-section is performed. But in general, most women say they like the confidence of the cleanliness, and that it helps them remain feeling sexy!
Sensitive Skin
With the hormonal shift a lot of women find their skin is more sensitive than before. If that's the case, use a soothing lotion before and directly following the waxing. Speak to your aesthetician about particular types of creams she may recommend. Emla cream is popular, as is using Oragel. Oragel is a product used to numb the mouth, but it also helps with waxing. Apply it to the area you're going to have waxed 15 minutes before the procedure and you'll notice a difference.
What to Avoid
If you tend to use products to help prevent red bumps or ingrown hairs such as Tendskin, PFB or any other products that contain salicylic acid, put those on hiatus until after the baby is born. Salicylic acid is a hormone and could adversely affect the pregnancy.
Just because you're a mom-to-be doesn't mean you have to break your waxing routine.
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