Patient's question:
I got my hair done yesterday. My baby is four and a half months old, and I'm exclusively breastfeeding. After getting my hair done, I found out that it's not safe to do so, as it can cause lead poisoning in the baby. From yesterday to today, I have fed the baby six times, and I have also been drinking plenty of water. I have washed my hair three times. Last night, I didn't sleep at all. What should I do? Is it necessary to go to the hospital for blood tests or something like that?Doctor's answer:
No need to check, checking won't reveal anything either. Hair dyeing is indeed not good, but it's not that serious either. Medically, no one has specifically measured how harmful substances are contained in breast milk. Hospitals also cannot test this. Although it's not suitable for breastfeeding mothers to dye their hair, if you really care, the only solution is to stop breastfeeding and switch to formula milk. You can also wash your hair frequently to reduce the interference from residual chemicals.