Kind of a weird situation, but I was at a party this weekend and (don't ask me why) the subject of shaving came up. One of the ladies is a hairdresser who does bikini and Brazilian waxes, and she said that she had a bunch of coworkers ask her to do Brazilians for them when they were pregnant because "the doctor/midwife told them to shave before the delivery".
???
I thought that pubic shaving before delivery went out of style 20-30 years ago. I even challenged this woman, asking if it wasn't just that these women were self-conscious and *chose* to be "bald" for their deliveries, rather than being "told to" do it by their OB/CNM. When I had my son 10 years ago, there was never any mention whatsoever about shaving from my midwife -- they didn't even shave me for my c-section. Another woman at the party has a 17yo and a 7yo and she was never told to shave by her OB. (all of these births happened in the same town, which only has two hospitals)
When I had knee surgery five years ago, I was very specifically told NOT to shave my leg for a week prior to the surgery, to minimize the chance of infection / microabrasions. I really did NOT want to go in there like a cactus, but at least I could understand the reasoning behind it.
I just truly cannot wrap my mind around this situation... it boggles my mind that anyone in this day and age would consider it "standard" or "necessary" to be shaved/waxed prior to the delivery. I know that more women than ever are shaving/waxing (pregnant or not) just as a personal grooming choice. A guy at the party said his stepmother has been an L&D nurse for eons and she had remarked a while back that shaving has become much more popular in the past 3-4 years.
But I just can't believe that there are OBs (and midwives! I *really* had a hard time believing that a CNM would say this!) out there telling women who are 8-9 months pregnant that they need to shave off their pubic hair before coming to the hospital, or else the hospital will shave it off when they get there.
I figure if anyone will know, it will be you folks here... is this really a standard procedure anymore???
Specializes in Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health.
The truth is . . . . I've always that men were made kinda funny looking . . .. I'm mean, really . . . .
Not that the equipment doesn't work well.
But . . ..
steph
I love that we were posting about this at the same time, Steph.
Anyway, I am reminded of a Seinfeld episode, and an Elaine Benes quote. "The female body is a work of art. The male body is purely functional."
And, as a friend who has been a nurse for a LONG time says, "I've seen enough ding-a-lings to last me a lifetime."
For real. I've seen so many (AT WORK, people, AT WORK) that they have lost their glamour. I still respect them very much as organs and have certainly...benefited from them but that's about it...not into wee-wee worship like a few friends of mine.
Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.
Objection. Leading the witness.
(See, John, I'm even willing to stick up for you...a little bit, at least. But watch your step. :))
The truth is . . . . I've always that men were made kinda funny looking . . .. I'm mean, really . . . .
Not that the equipment doesn't work well.
But . . ..
steph
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: pssssst. . . that's 'cause they are. . you know. Hilarious. But we do have to acknowledge their great contribution to colloquialisms used my men and women, which you could use only those to get your point across- calling someone a d*** is not the same as a pr*** or even a d***head. . . oh no why do I have the feeling our mom is going to stomp down the hall and tell us if we can't shut up she'll send the slumber party guests home, lol!!! I'm sorry, OK?? ow ow ow!
camaro! come over here and clean up all the iced tea i just spewed all over my lap, my laptop, two very
indignant cats, and the arm of my recliner!!! :hhmth:
kathy
shar pei mom:paw::paw:
if it makes you feel any better, kathy, in between that post and this one, i was carrying my girl cat around. my belgian shepherd was pulling on her back (she thinks neela's her puppy) and i was trying to get her to stop. i accidentally farted, pretty loudly, and my mom yelled at me, so while running backwards away from my mom and the dog, i stepped on a bottle of victoria's secret lotion and a bunch squirted on on floor, so my mom made me put all of it on me so i smell like a hawaiian hooker. maybe this is why i'm single?
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: pssssst. . . that's 'cause they are. . you know. hilarious. but we do have to acknowledge their great contribution to colloquialisms used my men and women, which you could use only those to get your point across- calling someone a d*** is not the same as a pr*** or even a d***head. . . oh no why do i have the feeling our mom is going to stomp down the hall and tell us if we can't shut up she'll send the slumber party guests home, lol!!! i'm sorry, ok?? ow ow ow!
guys, don't worry...my parents both just went to bed! and there's no lock on the liquor cabinent!
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: pssssst. . . . . oh no why do i have the feeling our mom is going to stomp down the hall and tell us if we can't shut up she'll send the slumber party guests home, lol!!! i'm sorry, ok?? ow ow ow!
i've had the same feeling, nursel56! i can just hear my mom stomping down to the end of the hall where my room was. girls! it's __am! go to sleep!! but i had the feeling last night, that she was sitting on my shoulder as i typed!
i think miss k. our junior high gym teacher is hovering too...
i can just imagine what she would have thought about waxing one's pubic region... she covered everything else about hygiene and not getting... ahem... uh... in that condition, when we were 7th and 8th graders.
If it makes you feel any better, Kathy, in between that post and this one, I was carrying my girl cat around. My Belgian Shepherd was pulling on her back (she thinks Neela's her puppy) and I was trying to get her to stop. I accidentally farted, pretty loudly, and my mom yelled at me, so while running backwards away from my mom and the dog, I stepped on a bottle of Victoria's Secret lotion and a bunch squirted on on floor, so my mom made me put all of it on me so I smell like a Hawaiian hooker. Maybe this is why I'm single?
Guys, don't worry...my parents both just went to bed! And there's no lock on the liquor cabinent!
No . . . that isn't why you are single. You just need to find a boyfriend who thinks what you did is hilarious.
"A Hawaiian hooker" . . . . .:smackingf:rotfl:
I'm ready . . . .open up that cabinet! *wine Kathy made me spill my wine!
Specializes in Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health.
No . . . that isn't why you are single. You just need to find a boyfriend who thinks what you did is hilarious.
"A Hawaiian hooker" . . . . .:smackingf:rotfl:
I'm ready . . . .open up that cabinet! *wine Kathy made me spill my wine!
steph
Well, the scent is "Island Waters" which apparently is composed of "Coconut Water and Pineapple." I actually did see several hookers in Hawaii, but never did smell them.
And about the drinking, I did just make myself a Double Screwdriver neat, so I'm all out of plain Vodka. (No joke, I'm drinking it out my dad's old "Beer drinkers make better lovers" tall mug).
But I have plenty of Tequila, Creme de Menthe, Banana Liqueur, Kahlua, Black Cherry Rum, Black Cherry Vodka, Melon Vodka and Malibu Rum. I didn't say it was all good stuff. The weird flavors are because I usually make Jell-o shots!
sylvia plath thought the naked male anatomy looked like a turkey neck and two gizzards!
kathy
shar pei mom:paw::paw:
isn't it amazing and weird what our minds choose to remember from 40 years ago? i also have one of them thar useless english writing degrees designed for editors.
ok - now you come over here .. . .. and clean up the wine *wine i just spit out on my keyboard and computer screen. :rotfl:
can i just use a baby wipe? or does it have to be spit and polish?
:igtsyt: sylvia plath was right. :lol2: maybe she's here too.
steph
no . . . that isn't why you are single. you just need to find a boyfriend who thinks what you did is hilarious. a good prospective bf/fiance/husband test is whether he can laugh at warped things like that. or better yet if you can share a private laugh between you.[/size']
"a hawaiian hooker" . . . . .:smackingf:rotfl: i once heard an old lady describe her new dil as "a wh*** going to a circus" and i've never forgotten it!
i'm ready . . . .open up that cabinet! *wine kathy made me spill my wine!
this whole thread feels like an online slumber party with a drop-in b-o-y or two. does anyone else feel like a teenager or a college student again? are we all in our nightshirts with rollers in our hair and
The truth is . . . . I've always that men were made kinda funny looking . . .. I'm mean, really . . . .
Yeah that's the best part. Guys are always so proud of how they look when personally I think both men and women kinda are funny looking naked. And guys are so proud but think women can't be natural to look good.
But for people who think guys are bad for wanting hairless women, you do shave your legs right? Would you expect the guy to be into you if you had hairy legs and pits? I am just playing devil's advocate. I hate shaving and do it as little as I can get away with.
Penelope_Pitstop, BSN, RN
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I love that we were posting about this at the same time, Steph.
Anyway, I am reminded of a Seinfeld episode, and an Elaine Benes quote. "The female body is a work of art. The male body is purely functional."
And, as a friend who has been a nurse for a LONG time says, "I've seen enough ding-a-lings to last me a lifetime."
For real. I've seen so many (AT WORK, people, AT WORK) that they have lost their glamour. I still respect them very much as organs and have certainly...benefited from them
but that's about it...not into wee-wee worship like a few friends of mine.