Skin preparation is not usually mandatory for a normal delivery, but it is recommended.
Skin preparation is the surgical preparation of shaving and cleaning of the body surface at the appropriate site for the operation. Skin preparation is mandatory before a cesarean section because it is a surgical operation.
Although normal labor is not a surgical operation, skin preparation is recommended for normal labor. This is because there may be bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms present in the pubic hair that can lead to such chances of incomplete sterilization during delivery and cause infections in the mother and the newborn.
The preparation of the skin will facilitate sterilization and reduce the chance of maternal and neonatal infections, as well as reduce infections at the site of episiotomy and perineal laceration. In clinical practice, it is generally recommended to prepare the skin when the uterine opening is complete, taking care not to damage the skin.
It is recommended that pregnant women should pay attention to the nutritional balance of the diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, appropriate activities, and regularly do all the obstetric examination.