If possible, enlist a willing partner or friend to help you. As always, these products should never be used on the nose, ears or nipples; over varicose veins, moles or warts; or on irritated, chapped or sunburned skin.
Check with your doctor before waxing, too, to find out if there is a specific reason it's not recommended for you during pregnancy. If you get the okay to wax, you can DIY or go to a pro. As long as you follow the directions, home waxing kits are usually considered safe during pregnancy. Just be gentle and cautious. Waxing while pregnant will be more painful than usual because the increased blood flow to your skin makes it super sensitive.
This is especially true of your pelvic area. But for many women, the several weeks of not having to worry about pubic hair is worth the 10 to 30 minutes of discomfort. That said, doing your own bikini or Brazilian wax while pregnant may not be a good idea. Not only will you have to get yourself in some weird and probably uncomfortable positions, but you'll probably have a harder time seeing — and reaching — the area as your baby bump grows.
A professional salon wax or sugar wax may be the better hair removal option for your bikini line during pregnancy. Make sure the salon you choose is clean; the technician should wear gloves and use a new spatula between applications to prevent sharing germs. Ask her to test wax on a small area of your skin to see if it reacts differently to waxing while pregnant.
And use a soothing antiseptic lotion pre- and post-waxing to decrease irritation, lessen any redness and help prevent infection. In particular, if you plan to breastfeed, you won't want to have electrolysis on your breasts especially around the nipples during the last part of pregnancy or while breastfeeding, because the breasts are sensitive during and after pregnancy.
Plus, your baby sucking on the skin around the nipples could be painful if you've recently had electrolysis on your breasts. The bottom line: Although there's no scientific safety data about electrolysis during pregnancy, the procedure has been around for more than years, and with no reported cases of harmful effects on pregnant women.
So if you've had excess facial hair for some time and really want to get rid of it during your pregnancy, the risks are probably very small, especially if thermolysis is used. If you choose to have hair removed now rather than wait, make sure your electrologist is licensed. Better still, ask your dermatologist for a recommendation. Some dermatologists have a licensed electrologist on staff. If you've only noticed you're hairier than usual since you got pregnant , I recommend waiting until after your baby is born to get electrolysis.
That excess hair is caused by higher levels of hormones during pregnancy and will probably go away on its own after your baby arrives. If the hair really bothers you, consider shaving or tweezing in the meantime.
How to get rid of excess body hair when you're pregnant. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals.
The thermolysis electrolysis technique generates lye which permanently and reliably disables the hair follicle at the root. No hair can ever regrow. This is the reason the Food and Drug Administration recognizes electrolysis as the only permanent method of hair removal. Check with your doctor to make sure they believe electrolysis is right for your pregnancy. You know that pregnancy puts a lot of strain on your body. What may be less clear is how that can affect your skin and body hair.
In general, pregnancy increases the sensitivity of your skin. When your skin on your abdomen in particular is stretched out as your belly swells, its elasticity is tested. Unfortunately, this can coincide with hormonal hair growth that causes heavy growth on your bikini line, belly, and many other areas.
This growth can even crop up in areas that never experienced dark hair growth before. Your arms, chest, and back can be affected. It may be tempting to deal with this hair by waxing, tweezing, or shaving. Any body parts affected by your pregnancy, such as legs, abdomen, or chest, should not be shaved, waxed, or tweezed. The stretched skin in these areas will be especially prone to microabrasions and other damage. Any injuries to the skin can put you at danger of infections that may jeopardize your pregnancy.
Of course, your breast tissue will also be more sensitive. Bottom line, you can cause significant discomfort by attempting to remove chest hair by yourself with these methods. If you are struggling with unwanted hair growth on your face or body during your pregnancy, Electrolysis by Alison can help.
Alison specializes in helping women struggling with sudden hormonal hair growth. She has perfected her fast and effective one-handed electrolysis technique over 15 years of experience in the profession. She can treat clients with any hair or skin type combination. You might also like You might also like. Is it safe to dye my hair during pregnancy? Activities to avoid during pregnancy Video. Skin changes during pregnancy. Is it safe to have an X-ray during pregnancy? Get the BabyCentre app.
Brazil Canada Germany India. Connect with us. This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only.
0コメント