Is It Safe to Get a Brazilian Wax During Pregnancy?
Is It Safe to Get a Brazilian Wax During Pregnancy? Pregnant women often have questions and concerns regarding the safety of certain spa treatments. At the same time, pregnant moms want the absolute best for their unborn babies. Pregnant women would hate to expose their unborn baby to anything harmful in utero.
Thanks to your hormones, your hair is probably growing at a much faster rate now, which means you might find yourself more fixated on hair removal than ever before. It is no wonder that many pregnant women feel the desperate need to remove hair around their pubic area. And, luckily, for pregnant women who can’t stand hair “down there,” there is good news.
According to healthline, Getting waxed during pregnancy is generally considered safe. But there are some precautions you should be aware of, whether you’re waxing at home or going to a spa or salon.
Tip:
Make sure to see an experienced and licensed Esthetician. Ask about their work history and training.
Check to see that the facility is clean and does not reuse wax or the strips between clients. Doing so could put you at risk for bacterial infections. Reusing applicators or “double-dipping” them back into the wax also increases your risk of infection.
Pregnancy Waxing Myths
MYTH 1: IT’S NOT SAFE TO HAVE A WAX WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT.
WRONG. A regular question we receive is whether women can have wax treatments, specifically intimate waxing, whilst pregnant. The answer? Absolutely! You can continue to book in for your wax appointments throughout your entire pregnancy.
There is no evidence to suggest that waxing during pregnancy is at all unsafe. At BWR we use lycon, which is perfect for you expectant mothers as it molds to your curves, whilst also protecting your skin.
MYTH 2: WOMEN AREN’T INTERESTED IN GETTING WAXED DURING PREGNANCY.
WRONG. Many women are still very interested in keeping up their beauty routine during pregnancy, no matter how far along they are, especially as shaving is often a no go during pregnancy. Not just because shaving causes ingrown hairs and disrupts your ‘hair cycle’, but the further along you get in your pregnancy the harder it is to reach that precious area!
Plus, there is nothing wrong with preparation! Just like you prepare your hospital bag, your route to the hospital, many women like to get beautified before they give birth, and for many that includes getting waxed down there. And why shouldn’t they? At BWR, we’re all about personal choice, whether that’s going au-natural or completely hair free, we’re here to help.
MYTH 3: WAXING IS WAY MORE PAINFUL WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT.
WRONG (ish). Lets face it, waxing is never a completely pain-free experience. And your skin can be more sensitive during pregnancy due to all those hormonal changes. But at BWR, our expert therapists can minimize pain dramatically, using our wax and service which is specifically designed for expectant mothers.
We are here to prepare and pamper your intimate area up to a week before the pushing begins and can even provide custom wax blends for each individual guest. We also have superior quality beds which can be adjusted to support tummies of all shapes and sizes.
So, the truth is simple: there are no risks while waxing during pregnancy. Other than the skin maybe being slightly more sensitive, the rest is 100% safe!
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