How To Shave Your Legs When Pregnant: 5 Great Tips

This post is about how to shave your legs when pregnant. Despite this website being primarily dedicated to back shaving, I have reviewed and used devices that help extend your reach, either for back shaving or other hard-to-reach body areas. The point is that I have used them and can speak on their effectiveness and not just point to one specific item for purchase. So, if you are looking at how to shave your legs when pregnant and want the best tool for the job, I will recommend what I feel will do the best job and list all the razor extenders for which you could decide for yourself as well.

Ladies, let’s get to it.

The Problem Is Mobility

Captain Obvious here, I know. The beauty of pregnancy is growing another life within you, and this beauty impedes your mobility once the baby gets past a certain weight and size. Daily tasks and routines become more difficult as pregnancy progresses. Bending over to shave your legs can become difficult or impossible with a regular-size leg shaver.

Maintaining hygiene helps boost confidence and mood, and shaving your legs can allow you to wear what you want when you want.

What You Need Is A Long Handled Razor Extension

More precisely, you need a quality extension razor handle that securely holds a razor in place and is highly adjustable to conform to whatever angle you need. All the long-handle razors mentioned below will hold a razor very securely and not move unnecessarily when shaving.

You may even find after pregnancy that you prefer to use the longer handle for ease and more comfort. My wife enjoyed the ease of less stretching and comfort when I “loaned” her an extension handle to try out and shave her legs with.

Even If You Are Not Limited In Mobility

I asked my wife to give it a whirl with a bunch of these razor extenders, and she found out she likes using them very much and actually prefers shaving her legs with them as opposed to using regular-size razors for shaving her legs. She is not pregnant but enjoys the lack of bending as well as stretching when using a razor extender.

The Best Long Handled Razors Extensions

1. Smooth Reach Long Razor Extension Handle

My favorite extension handles that I own and have used are my top recommendations for pregnant women who need help shaving their legs. This is number #1! It works the best out of all the other razor extension handles I have reviewed.

You can read my full write-up here, Smooth Reach Long Razor Extention Handle Review.

This is very adjustable in length and angle, as the handle extends to various lengths and the top portion bends and holds its shape. Another reason this is a real home run is that it really locks down the razor and provides zero movement when shaving. Plus, the razor is easily attachable to the top.

Key Features

• The most secure method of holding an attached razor blade.
• 20.8 inches long. More than long enough.
• Very lightweight as well as sturdy.
• A must-have lanyard that attaches to the wrist, so there is no chance of having to bend over to pick it up.
• It has a very comfortable handle.
• It is highly adjustable, as you can bend the top end of the extension to any position you want.
• Just about any razor on the market will fit at the end of the handle.
• The easiest method of securing the razor to the handle as it is just velcro.

2. UltraFlexx Woman’s Razor Extension Razor

This comes in at the number two position, making an excellent leg shaver for pregnant women. This easily bends to any shape you want, but it holds its shape when shaving. Very lightweight. This is super lightweight and has a very secure method of holding a razor.

You can read a more detailed review here: UltraFlexx Contour Body Shaving Handle Review.

Key Features

• Extremely lightweight.
• It will accommodate and hold any razor.
• Lifetime guarantee.
• Virtually no razor movement when properly attached to the handle.
• It can be easily hung in the shower.
• The handle is malleable enough to accept any bending, but it holds its shape when shaving.

3. Ape Scrape Razor Extender

I have recently reviewed this razor extender and was pretty impressed with its simple but effective design. Plus, it comes in the color purple. This is a fixed-handle razor extender that has a unique O-ring design that holds any sized razor with great stability.

This isn’t the most friendly name for women looking to shave their legs, but it does a great job of extending your reach while maintaining razor stability. Attaching the razor to the handle can be problematic. It is secured with two O-rings, which can be tough to place securely.

You can read my full review here to find out more information here: Ape Scrape Razor Extender Review.

Key Features

• It uses an O-ring and slots to accommodate any size razor easily.
• Very secure.
• Very lightweight.
• It’s a hole for a lanyard, so in case you drop it.
• It is 16 inches long.

4. Evolve Body Razor

Another very simple design that extends your reach. An important note here is it has its own specific razor and doesn’t accept any other razors but the Evolve razors. There is an angle at the top of the handle that makes shaving easier. This also folds in half for just choking up on the handle or storage and traveling.

You can read more about the Evolve Body Razor here: Evolve Body Razor Review.

Key Features

• 16 inches long.
• Comes with four razor cartridges.
• Razor has lubricating aloe & vitamin E strips.
• The shaving head pivots.
• Very lightweight.
• The handle is textured for a secure grip.

5. Giraffe Razor Extension Handle

My full review is here. If you want to read more, check out the Giraffe Razor Extension Handle Review.

This is my fifth choice for ladies who are pregnant and want to shave their legs. This comes with two shaving head attachments that can be switched out to accommodate the various razors on the market. One is smaller, and one fits the larger Venus model razors.

Key Features

• Long handle.
• Adjustable length.
• It has a pivoting handle to get the correct angle.
• It does a decent job of holding razors.
• It comes with a lanyard for your wrist to avoid dropping it.

Still Struggling? Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Your Partner To Help

Having a baby is a very intimate time. If you are struggling with shaving your legs, maybe your husband or partner could help you shave them. This would also create a fantastic bonding time and support through this important life event.

Final Thoughts On How To Shave Your Legs When Pregnant

Extending your reach during pregnancy by using a razor extension can bring normalcy and self-care. I believe I have brought the best product to the lineup.

Let me know if you have tried an extension handle before. I would love to hear any comments or questions as well.