Those of you who have had winter deliveries

[rose]

This might be a silly question. Just wondering if in the weeks leeding up to the birth of your child did you make sure your legs were nice and smooth. "shaven" Just in case you went into labour and didn't get to shave. In winter I am not as aprticular in shaving my legs when they are covered. I would like my legs nice and smooth when on show but does it really matter.

What did you all do?

Thanks......

[Michelle71]

I got a wax (legs, underarms, bikini - but not brazilian or anywhere near that high!!) at about 37 weeks. Which was probably a good thing as I went into labour and then an emergency C-section at 38w6d TBH - I don't think anyone notices or cares really. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable / happy / special before the big day. And it may be the last time you see the beautician for a while too

[~Raven~]

I shaved Was a bit difficult and I missed bits but I managed!

[Bathsheba]

I try to do a bit of a tidy up, shave legs, trim between legs... but I know that they don't care what you look like... honestly, they are so flat out (each midwife has about 4 labouring mothers to look after simultaneously some days) that what our hair coverage is like is the LEAST of there concerns!

Be easy on yourself... medical people see thousands of women over the course of a career... they see everything... and I try to tell myself that there are more important things and it's good for the soul to let vanity (not saying you are vain) take a backseat.

These days my teenage daughter asks me every day: what do you think of my hair!??? I think I'm over that stage personally LOL I know it's hard to let go... but if you find yourself in the hospital before you are totally ready (smoothness-wise) then please don't stress.... there's no need to

Just my opinions

[Pretty Butterfly]

Ditto what everyone has said.... I have had long showers in the early stages of labour at home, and have done a quick tidy while in the shower then. I know its been freshly done then But honestly, you wont care if there is a whole forest done there once your in true labour, and when bub is in your arms!! A quick once over in the shower leading up to D day will keep you nice though too....

[Enchanted]

Oscar was born in July and it was freezing then. I always like to have smooth legs anytime of year but I was told I was being induced so 4am that morning I was up shaving my legs, underarms and gave the "other area" a little tidy up (well what I could see). I was glad that I did it but I'm sure none of the hospital staff cared how I looked.

[Beach Mama]

I was due in May, but it was coolish and I somehow managed to shave my legs with my leg up on the bath around the side of my belly! I know some people don't bother but I hate having hairy legs even in winter so I do them about once a week when they get a bit amazonian!!! I also did my bikini line and toenails- OMG if you look in my gallery and see how big I was I do not know how I managed around that tummy but where there is a will there is a way!! I wore thongs every day from 16 weeks so I liked my feet to look nice!
Good luck - I guess it really is a personal choice!