To Dr.TerryLynn Dise and others,
My own experience with the topic is that no,hairs don't need to be =
removed.At least in my case and those of others I know,babies=20
did fine,altho little noses may have been tickled for a brief moment =
during attachment.

My endocrinologist informed me and gave me an article on the topic =
"Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome"of which he diagnosed me during infertility =
problems.Nipple hair as well as darker hair on upper thighs and upper =
lip(I was a California beach gal for so long that these
last 2 didn't show up for years due to sunshine bleach-I bike a =
lot-no,not surfed or sun-worshipped.

The nipple hair seemed to diminish during pregnancy and early months of =
lactation dramatically,but now at 2.5 years and continued lactation,they =
are even more numerous.I have no desire to remove them and my hubby =
knows it-no problems in that department.

D.Ferrell,BSN,IBCLC