Will having my hair done affect my baby??

[Lalitah]

Hi,
I am currently into the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. On Friday I will be having my graduation and for the past few days have wondered if getting my hair done for the occassion is safe to do. I was thinking along the lines of both relaxing and texturizing my hair but I have no idea if the products used will be safe for my baby or whether it will affect bub at all. Please, I need some advice. I've seen some pregnant women have their hair done but I want to be cautious and aware before I make any decision.

[WF365]

If you've waited this long i'd say just wait till after giving birth and you'll look even more fabulous.  My doc said there wasn't enough evidence to prove dying my hair was bad for the baby, she even suggested maybe getting an organic hair dye.  However, when I went to buy it as much as I hated seeing my roots I thought what if and didn't get it.  Believe me not a day goes by that I don't look at my hair and hate it but my comfort is do it for the baby, plus you'll have plenty of time after the baby is born to dye your hair all you want:)

[cch1029]

I got relaxers with my first pregnancy and my son turned out fine. The last relaxer with him I was 7 months pregnant. It hasn't been proven that they effect the baby, but I would definitely still ask your doctor to make sure that it's ok. Before this second pregnancy I went natural for a minute before I gave back in to getting a relaxer. So know I've been taking better care of my hair without resulting in getting relaxers. Hair dressers can definitely work wonders to your hair without getting them.

[NicoleW09]

Also keep in mind that your body chemistry changes while pregnant, and the results of the relaxer or chemical treatment may or may not turn out with the desired effect.

It is a subject that you should ask your doctor about. My Midwife suggested highlights after the first trimester, but that there was no studies to show ill effects on baby with regular coloring. But said that due to the harsh fumes from perms and relaxers, that it is best to wait until baby is born. Just ask your doctor to be sure.

[babybonita]

I worked in a salon for years & did more coloring on mommies to be & less relaxers. I asked my obgyn if it was safe & she said to use a mask when. around chemicals. If you're still unsure call your drs office & ask.

[Danilynn617]

I have my cosmetology license.. I'd say hold out on the relaxing and anything with harsh chemicals like that. Have your hair dresser straighten your hair for that day. They can work wonders w/o having to put chemicals on your hair and your hair will look gorgeous

[MamaBear0612]

You probably should ask your doctor, since some of those chemicals are pretty harsh, especially relaxers. I used to get the Brazilian straightening treatment done to my hair but I stopped when I found out I was pregnant; I knew it has potential dangers, and it wasn't worth the risk to the baby. Keep in mind it's also important in pregnancy to be careful what you breathe in, so if you do end up getting your hair treated, make sure wherever you go is very well-ventilated. Most beauty shops I know of aren't.

[Mom2amiracle2012]

I havent asked my doctor yet but after searching online, it looks as if no evidence shows it effects your LO.