This may seem an odd question but is it alright to use hair removal cream when your pregnant?

It doesn't say anything on the packet but I thought maybe I should check. Any ideas?

I really hope so because i always have done!!! I think it should be fine, but if you are worried ask your midwife next time you see her!

It's not recommended - too many chemicals.

Sorry ladies!! If you find an alternative that doesn't involve waxing and that I can do around my 38 week bump I'll be a very happy bunny!

omg does that go for legs to???? i use nair cream on my legs because they soo dnt like razors an i think waxing doesnt make them smooth, an im only brave enough to epilate under my arms ...

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ooo i hope so as i have been doing the whole area below and still am!!

Steph 37+1 xx

While we are on the subject....what is bikini line ettiquette for birth.I am sure by then I won't be worried about it but I wondered.... I'm having trouble seeing mine at the mo over the bump and I was wondering if I should let my boyfriend loose on me?!?!?!:o:lol:

I don't know if cream is safe but to answer the etiquette- don't think the MWs/ Drs care much but I've tried to keep my lady garden trimmed. I'm finding it impossible to see and even reach properly now so at the weekend I resorted to the clippers!!! Grade 1 all over so at least I haven't got bald patches!!!

hmm ... i was told i could use nair and stuff like that as long as i was in a ventalated room so i kept the bathroom window open ...

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hi, when i was pregnant with my first i read somewhere not to use removal creams but this time i havent seen it mentioned anywhere. i get waxed down there anyway its just lip etc that i use removal cream.x

I was told it was fine to use just make sure you do a test patch first because (like hair dye) the chemicals might have a different reaction with your skin to normal.
To be honest, there is so much you 'can't' do that I'm suprised any of us ever get out of bed in the morning!!!!!

As for lady garden etiquette.... maybe I'll dye mine pink/blue just for a laugh!! See if it matches when bubs is born!!!

i done a test patch first and everythink was fine so i would think it would be safe but still ill make sure with mw on friday just in case tryed saving last week andcut myslef was the worst pain ever so i've gave that up now

I was told the reason not to use is not that it could harm baby, but because our skin is so different, we might have a reaction. As long as you patch test, you should be fine.

I've been doing mine, but the last time was a disaster as I can no longer see over bump. Had to resort to variety of mirrors!

Is it weird for a pregnant woman to get her bikini line waxed?
I often have mine done but wouldn't want to if its a bit odd!!!

Not sure I could have my legs done tho!!!

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Thanks for all the replies ladies......isn't is strange the things you suddenly have to think about.

Loren-Olivier could you post the mw's response....how the cut heals soon!

Hi

I've used hair removal creams in 1st pregnancy and in this one and have had no problems!

I remember doing my bikini when i was in labour last time because worried about lady garden being overgrown haha! a bit extreme i know you must think i'm nuts haha!

Mariex

I've looked in my pregnancy book- and it says not use hair removal creams in pregnancy because of the chemicals they contain.

Joo- I've been continuing with my brazilian wax through the pregnancy; goodness knows what the beautician thinks!

Percypig 32+3

Oh My god

I thought it was ok to use hair removal cream!!

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i hope so because its what i use x

I've been having to get my dh to "trim" me, I can't see anything over the top of this huge bump (feet disappeared long ago) - just as well he's trustworthy

I've not been using it as the smell makes my sickness worse, but in the interests of clarity, I've contacted Veet's press office to ask if it is safe during pregnancy.

As soon as I get a response, I'll let you know!

i have been keeping up with my hollywood wax althrough (nearly 30 weeks). i have the same woman everytime so she is used to the bump.

with regards to the birth and the lady garden, i have booked my wax for the monday before im due (due date is a sat) as i dont want to look like a yetti when im laying there with my legs somewhere around my neck (nice image i know but just being realistic)

i have heard that it makes dealing with the bleeding afterward easier and also helps with stitches but not sure if that is true