On TikTok, a birth nurse specialist gives advice on pregnancy and childbirth. Topic of the day: hair removal.

During pregnancy, hair removal is a question that worries most pregnant women. Indeed, for nearly 9 months, hormones have the power to influence hair growth. If some will see down appear on their face or on their rounded belly, others, on the other hand, are luckier and will notice a reduction in their hairiness. But don't panic ladies, everything is back to normal after the baby is born.

But while waiting for the arrival of baby, how to wax? And what hair removal to choose for the day of delivery?

On TikTok, Angela Grant Buechner, a nurse, doula and lactation consultant, posts helpful videos for moms-to-be every day. A few months ago, the birth specialist shared a video, which has gone viral, in which she advises pregnant women not to shave during pregnancy, here's why:

According to Angela, shaving pubic hair is not recommended for pregnant women after the 36th week.

“Shaving pubic hair can increase the risk of infection during childbirth, even in the event of a caesarean section! “, she explained.

Waxing is also not recommended for pregnant women, since during pregnancy, it can be more painful.

Angela repeats it and reassures her community by saying that "doctors don't care, leave your hair alone!" »

A relief for mothers-to-be

Accumulating more than 3.6 million views, this video has relieved many expectant mothers. In the comments, one netizen joked, "That's great! 'Cause I can't see it anyway"

"If you can still shave in your third trimester...I have questions," added another.

The most important thing to remember is that waxing is a choice, if you don't want hair, you remove it and if you want to keep your hair, do it. However, if you are planning a caesarean section, the medical staff advises waxing the band above the pubis. Indeed, if this is done with a razor, the regrowth may be too fast and hinder healing.