Is it Safe to Continue Waxing My Legs During Pregnancy?



Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

by Laura McKeever
Maternity Bliss

Although waxing during pregnancy may become uncomfortable for some pregnant women, there is no evidence to suggest that it is in any way dangerous. As hormone production can lead to extra hair growth during pregnancy, many women do see waxing as a vital part of their beauty routine that they must continue with.

During pregnancy we experience extra blood flow, this in turn can make our skin more sensitive to certain beauty regimes, such as waxing and exfoliating. Because of this, you may find that waxing your legs or any other part of your body becomes uncomfortable. You may experience stinging or a sore sensation following your usual wax. You could try to reduce such sensations by using an anti-septic lotion before and after waxing. Towards the end of your pregnancy you will most likely find that reaching your legs to wax them becomes difficult. You may then want to use a beauty therapist to help you, but be warned, some do require a note from your midwife or doctor in order to meet the demands of their liability insurers, so get one in advance if you can. However many women do find at this point that they are too pre-occupied with their impending birth to worry about continuing with their usual beauty regime, so it is certainly not worth worrying about in advance.

If you find that waxing during pregnancy leaves you feeling unbearably uncomfortable, you should stop. Whilst it is natural for us to feel more uncomfortable during pregnancy, a high level of discomfort is your body signalling that it does not want you to continue with your usual routine. It may also be advisable to discontinue with your usual waxing routine during pregnancy if you experience itchy, sore or aching legs. Waxing may only then serve to make your legs feel more uncomfortable.

If you cannot continue with waxing and don't want to experience unsightly hair during your pregnancy, switch to shaving. Use a pregnancy friendly leg cream or moisturiser to make shaving easier on your legs.

Remember, although there is nothing to suggest that waxing is dangerous for you during your pregnancy it is still important that you consult with your midwife or obstetrician before continuing. Waxing may be safe for the majority of pregnant women, but it is important to find out if it is suitable for you during your particular pregnancy. We are all individual cases and the only people who know for sure whether our usual daily habits are safe are the medical professionals.

Laura J McKeever is a mother to one toddler and expecting baby number 2 in July 2010. She actively promotes natural pregnancy and parenting, with particular focus on natural childbirth, pregnancy beauty, home births, breastfeeding and eco-parenting.

She has a UK based website for women wishing to experience a natural pregnancy and childbirth: http://www.maternitybliss.co.uk and a blog about her life and beliefs: http://laurajaynemckeever.wordpress.com.
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