Your Complete Shaving Guide For Pregnancy

Alice Thomas
3 min readMar 25, 2020

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Out of all the difficult tasks during pregnancy, the top one that hits the list is shaving your lady parts. Not all women are comfortable with waxing and using hair removal creams so that brings them back to shaving. Shaving painlessly and effectively removes the unwanted body hair from your body in just few minutes and leaves you with soft skin.

However, during pregnancy, shaving becomes one complicated task because you cannot even reach down to shave properly. If you are one of those who prefers shaving over any other hair removal methods then this article is just for you. You do not have to change your preferred method just because you are pregnant and can continue shaving by following some useful tips in this article.

Here’s your ultimate guide to shaving during pregnancy.

Keep your shaving supplies within reach

Always prepare your supplies before shaving. Things you’ll need for shaving are razors, shaving foam or body wash, loofah, mirror, moisturizer, and some towels. If you shave in the bathroom then keep the things needed for shaving in the side of the bathtub.

Use a hand mirror

With a hand mirror, you will have more control and confidence over where you are shaving. A mirror will ensure that you do not cut yourself or miss any side to shave. Using a hand mirror is highly useful when you are shaving your vagina.

Exfoliate before shaving

Before shaving your body, you should get rid of the dead skin cells so that you are left with smooth skin. It’s always best to shave after showering and cleaning your body with an exfoliating loofah for best results. Use a loofah to exfoliate your body and be gentle while doing it. To exfoliate your pubic area, use a warm washcloth and do not be harsh with the area. Nowadays, there are many exfoliating creams available in the market, you can invest in them for exfoliating your body if you find them better.

Use a shaving foam

Do not shave on dry skin. Always wet your skin with water and apply shaving foam or body wash properly. Many pregnant women swear by shaving with coconut oil as it gives them a smooth shaving experience. Just ensure that you properly clean your razor after every shaving stroke.

Use a sitting tool

Do not shave while standing, it’s not good for you during pregnancy. You need to be comfortable while shaving so consider a sitting tool for the same.

Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth

It’s a standard rule to always shave or wax in the opposite direction of your hair growth. Do not skip this rule even during pregnancy.

Be gentle and do not hurry

Since you are with a bump, shaving will take more time than normal. Be patient and do not worry if it takes more minutes than you anticipated. You can even play music inside the bathroom if you own a Bluetooth or waterproof speaker. Music surely makes everything bearable.

Apply a moisturizing lotion post-shaving

Once your shaving session gets over, apply a soothing aftershave lotion or even aloe vera gel.

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Alice Thomas

A medical student, a philosopher and a proud human being. Love to share my knowledge with others….