Methods of hair removal for pregnant women

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful moments in a woman's life, but it also involves a process of transformation with physical and psychological changes that influence the lifestyle of the future mom. These hormonal changes can affect the growth of body hair. Some pregnant women see hair appearing

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful moments in a woman's life, but it also involves a process of transformation with physical and psychological changes that influence the lifestyle of the future mom. These hormonal changes can affect the growth of body hair.

Some pregnant women see hair appearing in some areas where they did not have before, for example in the belly or face. Others, on the other hand, see the amount or hardness of the hair decrease. For this reason, and because of the desire to maintain their sensuality and physical appearance, many women continue to wax in pregnancy, although doubts arise as to whether this process or the techniques used affect the health and development of the baby. Depilation in pregnancy

First of all, it should be taken into account that during pregnancy the skin of the future mother becomes more sensitive and some hair removal techniques become more painful. It is the case of the

cold wax.

There is no problem using this method except that it can be annoying. It is also recommended to use shaving with a blade

or special electric razors for hair removal. They are probably the most comfortable methods, although once the belly has already acquired a certain size, it is possible that the woman requires help. The depilatory creams

and bleaches are not discouraged and can be used for non-extensive areas, such as the face. It should be checked before using them that they do not provoke an allergic reaction. Methods not recommended in pregnancy Although cold wax can be used in pregnancy, experts advise against using

hot wax

because it increases the risk of varicose veins, especially during the last months of pregnancy. Regarding the techniques of definitive hair removal, such as photoepilation and laser hair removal, experts do not recommend submitting to them. According to the Laser Medical Institute

(IML), there are no clinical tests that show that the baby is not affected by the treatment, so they advise against using it until after delivery. In addition, if you take into account the hormonal changes that cause the mismatch in the growth of hair in pregnancy, laser hair removal

and photoepilation can be unprofitable, as explained from the IML. Patricia García . Collaborator of GuiaInfantil.com