Patient's question:
I am 27 years old, and my mental state has not been very good recently. I don't know why, but I would like to ask: Do you need to shave when giving birth?Doctor's answer:
Whether to shave during childbirth depends on individual circumstances, as everyone's situation is different. For women with dense and abundant labial hair, poor perineal elasticity, larger babies, or those who may need an episiotomy or are at risk of recurrent tearing, shaving is recommended. The purpose of shaving is to facilitate sterilization and make wound cleaning and medication application easier. Additionally, it helps prevent postpartum infections. For women with less dense labial hair, smaller babies, and excellent perineal elasticity, where the perineum is likely to remain intact without tearing, shaving is not necessary.