What passes into the bloodstream can potentially pass through the blood-placental barrier to your baby. There has not been any conclusive research on the effects of repeat chemical exposure of this nature to mother and fetus, but just assume you're better off without the perm. During pregnancy, the blood volume increases to protect and nourish the baby.
As a result of increased blood flow, pregnant women can become ultra sensitive to chemicals. Some women start feeling nauseous and experience headaches directly after using these hair treatments. Some doctors as well as hair stylists discourage use of relaxers because they may not be effective on the hair during pregnancy. When a woman becomes pregnant often times the texture of the hair changes causing it to react differently to the chemicals, so it may not turn out straight after all. Sodium Hydroxide is a dangerous chemical used in many chemical relaxers and it yields long lasting effects.
This is the found in drain cleaners- so it's clearly a potent and highly reactive substance. It's referred to as "lye" relaxer. The strength varies from a ph factor of 10 to 14, our hair is around ph 4. As if that's not enough some of these products contain formaldehyde, petroleum and coal tar! It's no wonder that these ingredients cause hormonal disruption and other problems.
One of the amazing benefits of pregnancy is that many women experience an abundance of hair growth. I just may be preggers too and I hope I can handle my hair the next 9 months. Last edited: Apr 22, Scribe New Member. Growingwild and DMarie, Just wanted to give you both a different perspective. I have two healthy children, and I relaxed during both pregnancies with no ill effects. I'm also breastfeeding, and still getting relaxers every 12 weeks.
During this latest pregnancy my baby is 8 mos. I'm not saying go out and relax, but I just wanted you guys to hear from the other side.
Premierepearl08 New Member. I went from natural to relaxed in November of last year while I was pregnant. I had no adverse effects. I loved it! I just got a retouch on Feb. I did this after talking to my mother, who relaxed during at least 2 pregnancies.
She had no adverse effects either. The decision is yours, but while I was watching The Today Show? If you just can't wait until you have the baby, I would make an attempt to stretch the relaxers out as much as you can between retouches.
When it's time for a re-touch, I may buy a wig or get some extensions or something of that nature until after I have the baby. It will give my hair a nice break Newborns are an experience in patience, I won't have enough patience left for my hair! Thanks DMarie, Scribe, and Premierepearl When I was relaxed, I didn't get touch-ups while pregnant. I was an athlete before getting pregnant and I used pregnancy as a time to relax I exercised a x a week during my second Latest: 4 months ago samrvn7.
I was 39 weeks 3 days and my water broke at a friend's event in front of a crowd of people. Latest: 2 months ago 36andpregnant. In October Babies Kidney stones :. Doctor suspected kidney stones but everything else looked fine so I was prescribed a muscle relaxer and just gonna tough it out until I pass Latest: 6 days ago Lovebaby WTE Must Reads.
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Some might refuse treatment based solely on their own beliefs that any chemical exposure during pregnancy is bad. Even if you are able to locate a hairdresser who agrees to chemically relax your hair during pregnancy, she still might advise against the treatment.
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