For moms-to-be who are concerned about coloring their hair, Dr. David Abel, a perinatologist, suggests waiting until the second trimester to pay a visit to the salon. The first trimester is the time when the fetus is most vulnerable and going through the most physiological changes. However, Abel adds, “If a woman was exposed to the substances when she was unknowingly pregnant during the first trimester, this should not be a cause for alarm. According to The Organization of Teratology
...moreFor moms-to-be who are concerned about coloring their hair, Dr. David Abel, a perinatologist, suggests waiting until the second trimester to pay a visit to the salon. The first trimester is the time when the fetus is most vulnerable and going through the most physiological changes. However, Abel adds, “If a woman was exposed to the substances when she was unknowingly pregnant during the first trimester, this should not be a cause for alarm. According to The Organization of Teratology Information Services, which provides information on potential reproductive risks, there are no reports suggesting a link between hair coloring during pregnancy and fetal risk."
