WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Hair Color during pregnancy???

Re: Hair Color during pregnancy???

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 10:24:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 30 Jan 2000, Tatiana wrote: >
>At Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>At Thu, 27 Jan 2000, ashton wrote:
>>>
>>>Wondering what the concensus was on coloring your hair during pregnancy?
>>>Should you wait till the first trimester is over if you do?? Wouldn't
>>>want to do anything to harm fetus!!!
>>>
>>>--
>>>ahston
>>>
>>There is no consensus in the literature. Every doctor pretty much gives
>>his or her interpretation of their own comfort level with this. Best
>>choice is to ask your doctor. I know of some doctors that don't allow
>>it at all and some who allow it throughout pregnancy. Check with your
>>own doctor for his/her medical opinion.
>
>Dear Dr. Marchbein,
>
>May I ask what is *your* opinion?
>
>Thank you,
>
>Tatiana
>>

I don't have a problem with hair coloring but prefer it after the first trimester as a prudent precaution during organ formation.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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