Ok, just found the phamplet and apparently it is to prevent infection. I guess if you think about it, it kinda makes sense. A bad shaving or in particular, wax job could leave you with open pores susceptible to infection.

I will ask my OB week after next just for clarification but apparently it is a new part of the hospital's policy. I'm going to shave up until 36wks and then do like they ask - I figure one scary hairy is the same as the next! *LOL*