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How about cutting the hair during pregnancy??

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Hello everyone!

Who else believe in this myth that "a pregnant woman shouldn't cut her hair till her baby turns 1 year after birth". Actually I feel very messy with my long hair and I don't wanna do any make up and hair styles while undergoing pregnancy week. Therefore I would be grateful if anyone can share your opinion on this.

Thank you so much.

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KellyTrip

I have never heard this?! What are the reasons for that? I had half my hair cut off when my son was about 8 weeks.

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roxannacar

Makes no sense at all... Sounds like old wife tale or possibly something to do with your culture/religion. Hair is just protein like your finger nails... Would you not cut your finger nails for a year or shave ur legs etc ?!

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AprilZ

Sounds like BS to me. Your hair thickens out during pregnancy because less of it is lost, so I have heard it's not recommended to change your style dramatically while pregnant cos you might get a shock when it sheds after you give birth! But afterwards I can't see what difference it would make.

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miri-p

I think that's a load of rubbish!! mine actually started falling a bit out in the last trimester and I've now cut it a bit, I was tired of having long hair everywhere and with the hot weather it feels much nicer shorter. I honestly wouldn't listen to this!!

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Hfarm91

I had my hair cut and coloured whilst pregnant and again about 3/4 weeks after birth. No problems have occurred...my hair is now falling out but his is very normal nothing to do with having it cut.

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Seten90

Thanks one and all for your positive response. i might seem rubbish and all but here almost all women they usually don't cut their hairs during pregnancy, I also don't know the reasons but they say it's not healthy to cut the hairs.

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