A first-time mum has sparked a huge debate after asking if she should pack a makeup bag for the hospital.
The young woman revealed she is due to be induced on Wednesday and wants to bring some makeup to the hospital but people in her life thought the idea was ‘ridiculous’.
‘I know the goal is a safe and healthy delivery – but doing my makeup won’t put my baby or labor at risk – so why not,’ she said.
Blogger Alexis Jayda from California recorded a make up tutorial while awaiting the birth of her child in 2018
US blogger Diana Chavez made sure her contouring was done and eyebrows shaped while waiting for her labour to progress
The woman posted on a makeup lovers group on Facebook – and even they were divided.
Some women admitted having a makeup bag on hand made them feel more confident, even if they never used it or only put makeup on to go home.
‘I brought just the basics for when I left the hospital with my second. Made me feel a little more put together which was really nice,’ one mum said.
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Another mum regretted not having her makeup with her.
‘I got my mum to bring my makeup because I couldn’t bear looking at how ill I was after an emergency c-section,’ she said.
Others admitted they had a full face of makeup including lashes when they gave birth.
‘I had a scheduled c-section and got endless compliments. My pictures all look amazing and I felt great. My daughter was an emergency birth so I made sure to doll myself up with my son,’ one woman said – adding photos of her very glamorous look to the thread.
A mum-of-three revealed her husband ‘cracked up’ 15-years ago when she stopped mid-birth to touch up her makeup.
‘I was smack in the middle of labour but needed to reapply,’ she said.
This Californian mother took advantage of a ‘false alarm’ that saw her admitted to hospital early to give herself a little makeover
US blogger Brianna Lynch admitted it had been hard applying her make up while having a blood pressure cuff around her wrist and we can understand why
And some said it is good to have for after the birth when you are feeling drained but people want to come and visit.
‘I put some on afterwards, labour went for a few days and I felt dead and looked worse,’ one mum said.
Others weren’t convinced makeup was necessary or even practical – with one woman saying she was hot and sweaty and a mess from crying after a long labour with her first baby and looked like a drowned rat after hopping in the shower to birth her second.
MAKEUP TIPS FOR LABOUR FOR A GLAM LOOK
Influencer and Youtube beauty star Emily Noel went into labour with her makeup done and has shared her tips for birth-proof makeup which she says can hold for over 24 hours without touch ups.
She had a glamorous look with a bright lip and eye shadow for her birth and revealed the products she used in a makeup tutorial video.
The video shows her sweating, crying and wiping her face during birth – but her impressive makeup look is not ruined.
MUST HAVES
1 – Maybelline Superstay foundation
2 – Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray
3 – Long-lasting waterproof mascara
4 – Eyeshadow primer
5 – Besame Dusty Rose lipstick
OTHER PRODUCTS
A powder foundation
Blush
Highlighter
Eyeshadow
Source: Emily Noel
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‘I did bring it for my first but the thought didn’t even cross my mind. I won’t be bringing it for number two,’ another said.
‘I did for number one and it was a muddy mess, I have five children now and didn’t bother with it for the rest.’
A hospital worker said she used to laugh with her colleagues when women would turn up to the hospital with makeup kits.
‘The goal is a safe labor and delivery and healthy baby. Who the hell cares what you look like doing it,’ she said.
Other mums said it all depends on the individual births. One mum put makeup on for three out of her four births and said there was no way she could have put it on for the middle child.
Tegan Woodford, an Australian make up artist, said she flew to Adelaide when her sister in law started experiencing contractions, and did her make up to calm her down before the birth
Others said when their babies came during the day they had time to put on makeup but their kids who made early entrances didn’t give them time to do their face.
Women have often been criticised for showing off their birth makeup regimes, however it is becoming more popular.
Beauty blogger Alexis Jayda from California recorded a make up tutorial while awaiting the birth of her child in 2018.
US blogger Diana Chavez made sure her contouring was done and eyebrows shaped while waiting for her labour to progress.
Another blogger from the US, Brianna Lynch, admitted it had been hard applying her make up while having a blood pressure cuff around her wrist.
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