Do you need to shave your body hair for a normal delivery?

Body hair needs to be shaved off for a normal delivery. When a woman has a normal labor, the baby is delivered vaginally and if the body hair is not removed, a vaginal infection or fetal infection is likely to occur. If the body hair is not removed, a vaginal infection or fetal infection may occur. There will also be bleeding during labor, and blood sticking to the body hair can lead to infection of the vulva. In general, when there are signs of labor, such as regular contractions, a nurse should help to disinfect the pubic area and remove the pubic hair to ensure the sterility of the delivery. Human body hair can grow back, so there is no need to worry too much. It is necessary to shave off body hair during labor to avoid infection during delivery. Women should also pay attention to pubic hygiene and change their underwear regularly after delivery.