Oh, I was so scared of getting cuts or infections down there while shaving! I constantly worried if a minor nick would cause some major bacteria issue. In the end, I just used a safe electric trimmer with a guard, which felt much safer and didn't stress me out.
Maintaining hygiene is so important because we are more prone to infections. Since I had gestational diabetes, my risk of yeast infections was already high, so keeping the area clean and dry was a must. I preferred simple trimming as shaving sometimes caused itchy ingrown bumps.
I totally understand how overwhelming and awkward this can feel as your bump grows bigger. Our bodies go through so much, and keeping clean becomes such a task. I used to gently trim with a trimmer or ask my husband to help, and it made me feel so much better and cared for.
My gynac strictly advised against using hair removal creams because of the strong chemicals that can get absorbed. She said shaving with a clean razor or using a trimmer is the safest. Just use a small mirror to see clearly or take help so you don't cut yourself.
Using a mirror while sitting comfortably on a stool helps a lot. Just do light trimming or shaving with a clean razor. Take it very slow and be careful.
I am planning my pregnancy now and honestly, this is something I have been wondering about too! With a growing belly, how do women manage to see down there to shave or wax? It seems so tricky.
