soooo mama’s how are we doing our hair for labor, and even as important- postpartum?

everyone keeps telling me to get braids and while i understand the maintenance and all. i don’t feel all that beautiful in braids. & postpartum is a time where ima be feeling crazy so least my hair can maybe keep me in touch with my sense of self… idk i been overthinking this for days and i dont have much time😭 im overwhelmed.

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I wear a bonnet so I plan on bringing and wearing it for my delivery. I may throw it up loosely to get it out of the way but I am fully entrusting my bonnet to keep my hair in shape. And if for some reason I can't wear it I am definitely going with two braids.

I asked my doula to braid my hair when it’s my time to deliver lol I can’t braid to save my life !!

I just had my baby on the 10th. I didn't really do anything with it, but I would recommend bringing a hair brush and hair ties.

Knotless braids💆🏾‍♀️, I always bring a bonnet and scarf for any overnight stay but if I labor at night I’ll probably wear my satin scarf

Probably going to just pull it up and out of my face, I’m sure I’ll be very sweaty lol afterwards if I feel up to it I’ll shower and wash it and let it air dry or something but I’m thinking super minimal

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