Ladies - a question about shaving/waxing... and hygiene
Ok, so... I haven't been able to see over my belly in a while, and so I've ended up leaving certain areas a little unkept (ok ok my motto is if I can't see it its not my problem ). DP has tidied up the area once or twice but I just don't like someone else having a go at that area with a razor!
Anyway, I keep it all nice and clean (I'm not new to being au naturale!), but have been getting thrush A LOT. Ever since I had to take antibiotics for a tooth infection (about 19ish weeks) actually. Which is around the same time I stopped shaving once a week, and have probably shaved about 4 times since then.
Now I suspect (thanks to some help from BB ladies lol) I have a UTI.
Anyway was talking to mum about it, as you do, and she asked if I was hairless (i laughed and asked if she'd actually been pregnant lol) and when I said no said thats why i was getting thrush and the possible UTI.
Is this true? I suspect it isn't. But I'm just wondering... Does hair have any impact (I mean, I imagine it would if I didn't keep myself nice and clean)? I always thought having hair was better than being bald...
Hmm, another thought just came to me... I've been making sure it is really clean... could that have something to do with it? You know, over-cleaning or something.
Bah I don't know! What do you all think? Has hair got anything to do with it or is it just a pregnancy thing, simple as that?
Thrush thrives in warm dark areas, so I'd say it's more that you're not drying thoroughly enough before putting your underwear back on, you're underwear is too tight & causing sweating or the normal discharge at this point in pregnancy is causing it. If you're wearing liners/pads make sure you change them regularly so there's no dampness there because that's where the thrush will grow.
Ive been far from bare both babies and only ever got thrush with Jasmine. I think more over cleaning and dampness to be the cause then having hair there!
I get thrush easily from antibiotics- you can get a ProBiotic tablet to help with your natural floura (or fauna.. lol one of the two!!) And i have been- grooming occassionally!!lol Just trimming not bald though.
Definately follow all the good advice here too- change undies regularly- dry well and wah- but maybe dont use body wash- i have been getting into bubs nappy rash cleanser and cream!! It seems to be helping!!!
Good luck and i hope your discomfort ends soon xoxo
I doubt hair causes thush and UTI's. I got thrush once during my pregnancy with DS and never with DD and i've never gone 'bald'. Not sure about over cleaning? I would think that would more cause excema than thrush but it might cause a UTI if got soap in there i'd imagine. Although im no doctor so i could be talking complete rubbish lol.
darn the antibiotics eh!
ive let mine go except for er trims.. no waxing, shaving or plucking for me as i just know id get ingrowns seeing as i cant see down there!
i cant imagine the mids care bout how much pubic hair any woman has.. im sure they'd more likely remember the carpets that have been i dunno dyed funky colours?
HI girls
Pregnancy will increase your chance of getting thrush.
The amount of hair has no bearing on thrush.
Excessive use of soap will increase your chance of getting thrush.
Tight pants or undies will increase your chance of getting thrush
Nylon, lycra will increase your chance of getting thrush.
Try to spend some time without undies and let the area breathe
Midwives do not care or comment how much hair you have. We see everything from bald to platable.
Leasha - I am usually quite susceptible to getting thrush but surprisingly havent had it since I fell pregnant.
I found a product at the chemist called 'Vagisil' which is absolutely brilliant. It is PH balanced and soap free, maybe give that a go instead of soap. I know I definitely cant use soap "down there" - upsets the PH level.
Yoghurt that has live cultures in it usually does the trick for me too
you poor thing, it must be so frustrating. I get thrush every time i have antibiotics. The thing that clears it up for me is Inner health tablets. They are just capsules with 25 billion good bacteria in them. I'm sure they would be safe to take whilst pregnant. Ask your obs or pharmacist - they will tell you if ok to take. Guaranteed it will clear up in a day or two!!
... my midwives said the same thing & just go without knickers when at home ... which was nice as it was a hot Summer when I was pregnant & I was happy to shed any clothing
I have to say i dont think hair has anything to do with thrush or anything like that but i do find that not having any it feels cleaner (lol)
I have been getting waxed (all of it off) since DD was about 1 and even though im pregnant i still go get waxed, my waxer knows me very well and she gets all the bits (like ingrown hairs) that i cant see cause of my belly.
I warn it may be awkward at first for those who are sensitive or shy (i was both at first but now it doesnt bother me) i mean you are laying there with no pants on but its no worse than if you were at the docs.
So if all else fails try getting waxed. It lasts so much longer as well, when i shaved it wold be 5mm-1cm after a week getting waxed it is like that after week 5
If yours in the S.E Subrubs of Melbourne go to Tantilise at Fountain Gate and ask for Kelly, she is awesome and she will make you feel very welcome.
Good luck to all.
Ladies - a question about shaving/waxing... and hygiene
). DP has tidied up the area once or twice but I just don't like someone else having a go at that area with a razor!
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not bald though.
I get thrush every time i have antibiotics. The thing that clears it up for me is Inner health tablets. They are just capsules with 25 billion good bacteria in them. I'm sure they would be safe to take whilst pregnant. Ask your obs or pharmacist - they will tell you if ok to take. Guaranteed it will clear up in a day or two!!
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