Pregnancy hormones can make hair grow thicker than usual and many women experience hair growth in unwanted places, like armpits, legs, pubic area, face: waxing is a much better option than shaving. Besides once you hit the six month mark you’ll not be able to see over your baby bump! I’ve seen a few DIY disasters so its best to leave it to the experts!

As you have more blood flowing in your nether regions it is often swollen and darker in colour, especially as you progress through the trimesters. This is completely normal however requires an expert waxer using only hot wax for your comfort.

Don’t worry, this new pattern of hair growth won’t last forever. About six months or so after giving birth, your hair and nails will return o normal.

So is waxing whilst you are pregnant safe?

Yes is the answer, totally safe. There is no evidence that waxing is unsafe during pregnancy.

It is important that you follow all advice.

Extra time

If you book a wax in the last trimester of your pregnancy, please let me know so I can book out a little extra time for you and your bump. I take extra time to make sure you and your bump are comfortable throughout the wax.

Having a Wax after a baby:

Having your first post partum wax may be top of your ‘Get back to normal’ list six weeks after your baby has been born. Or it might be the last thing on your mind six months on. Whichever it is Amity wants to take care of your concerns and ease you back in to waxing gently.

So here’s Amity’s guide to having a wax after a baby…

Some clients are nervous when coming in after having a baby.I’ll always do everything I can to make it as comfortable as possible and work around you. If you’ve left it a long while to begin waxing again and you’re feeling apprehensive you might prefer to begin with a basic bikini wax and work up to a Brazilian.

When is the right time for a wax after a baby?

There is no perfect time, as everyone’s experience of birth is different. However I’d recommend leaving it a minimum of six weeks after having your baby before coming for a wax. When you do come for a wax I’ll need to know if you had a ceasarian section, assisted birth, or any stitches from a tear or episiotomy. I wait six months or wax directly over any scar. So if you’ve had a section or episiotomy we will wax around the area till then.

Benefits

• Keeping up with your regular waxing regime,
• Avoiding shaving rashes and cuts from razor,
• Avoiding being shaved by the midwife,
• Feeling clean and fresh,
• Confidence boost,
• Fully prepared for labour, hair free area makes stitching easier if you may need to have an episiotomy or cesarean section.

What does it look like down there?

I understand you may feel concerned about your post-baby body. But, I wasn’t interested in how your vulva looked before you gave birth and I’m not interested now. I’m here to make you feel good and hair free not to judge you. …I’ve been there twice!

Amity Wax will do everything possible to make you feel comfortable and make your first wax after baby as easy as possible. When you make your appointment please write any information in the notes area so we may add additional time o the appointment if needed.