I’m booked in for an elective section on Monday and had the final call with the midwife today. She said that no nail varnish is allowed as the anaesthetist needs to see your blood flow / true colour and also “no make up for same reason”. I asked her if it’s just skin make up ie foundation or can I wear light make up like mascara, she had never been asked that before and wasn’t sure of the answer.
It’s not a big deal but I’d marginally prefer not to look like an absolute trog in first photos with the baby so would like to wear a bit of mascara / brows if that’s ok, anyone know either way?
My first birth was an emergency section and I had a full face of make up then but appreciate the need to get the baby out would have overridden the need to remove make up.
Im sure I’ll get some salty responses so just to head those off - no it’s not a huge deal, no I’m not shallow / vain, yes the baby’s health is my priority, no this isn’t the biggest worry I have right now etc etc.
TIA