Patient's question:
Can you use essential oils and pull hair during pregnancy? What is the impact on the fetus?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, it is best to avoid hair styling and hair dyeing. Since hair dyeing products often contain toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, etc., they can be easily absorbed by the scalp into the bloodstream. The fetus relies on absorbing nutrients from the mother's blood to maintain normal growth. Therefore, toxic heavy metals can also be absorbed by the fetus through the bloodstream, which may have a certain impact on the development of the fetus. It is also best to avoid hair dyeing and hair styling during breastfeeding. In this case, it is necessary to strictly perform prenatal examinations. At 14-19 weeks of pregnancy, undergo a Down syndrome screening, and at 22-26 weeks, have a 4D ultrasound for prenatal screening to detect abnormalities. If necessary, at 16-20 weeks, undergo amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis to determine the baby's development inside the womb. It is recommended to keep the baby, undergo regular prenatal check-ups, and if any abnormalities are found in the baby, terminate the pregnancy in a timely manner.