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Personal hygiene

Personal hygiene is routine cleaning and care of the body to maintain comfort, dignity, and cleanliness before and during labor.

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Hygiene and personal care before labor

Hygiene and personal care before labor

A simple hygiene routine is usually enough Before labor, use a familiar shower or bath routine that leaves you comfortable without irritating the skin. Wash the external genital area gently with warm water and a mild, unscented cleanser if you normally use one. The vagina is self-cleaning; douching, internal washing, deodorant sprays, antiseptic solutions, and […]