Pregnancy is a very special period in a woman’s life, surrounded by numerous superstitions and prejudices, the most common of which is the ban on cutting hair during the entire expectation of a baby. A logical question arises: why shouldn't pregnant women get a haircut? According to folk traditions, with its roots dating back far into the ages, the strength of a person lies in his hair, and if you lose them (cut them off), you can bring numerous troubles to your head, even death. Our ancestors did not even ask why they should not cut their hair pregnant, they were firmly convinced that such a manipulation would lead to sad consequences for both the future mother and the child. In addition, such a ban was associated with the belief that a person can be damaged by using a lock of his hair. And a woman expecting a baby was considered the most vulnerable to such a magical influence.
If you ask hairdressers why pregnant women should not cut their hair, it is unlikely that any of them will be able to provide reasonable arguments, besides the same superstitions, but some of them still do not recommend doing this. Moreover, there are masters who categorically refuse to cut a pregnant woman, fearing that this procedure will negatively affect her and her future baby. Although most progressive hairdressers have a negative attitude towards this prohibition, considering it a relic of the past. They say that a woman should always be beautiful, and the period of pregnancy is no exception, so if she wants to have a haircut, then you should not even doubt it.
Doctors, who are asked why pregnant women should not get a haircut, shrug their hands in disbelief and deny any relationship between a haircut in an interesting position and problems with bearing or giving birth, as well as the health and strength of the unborn baby. Among expectant mothers, there is an opinion that shortening hair is not recommended not only for superstitious reasons, but also because after cutting, the hair starts to grow faster, which means it requires an increased consumption of calcium, which is often not enough during pregnancy. However, doctors explain that this problem is far-fetched, and a vitamin complex for expectant mothers will make it easy to provide calcium to both the female body itself and the growing baby.
The Orthodox Church, when asked why pregnant women should not be cut, answers that this is just superstition, which should not be listened to. Although some ministers of the church, and especially regular grandmothers, are ready to confirm that it is strongly discouraged to cut hair during pregnancy, you should be aware that there is no such prohibition in any holy book.
It must be said that during pregnancy, hair often begins to grow faster and becomes more magnificent and stronger. This is due to the influence of special hormones produced in the body of a woman carrying a baby. Therefore, many expectant mothers simply do not want to cut their hair, which looks luxurious as never before. But if a woman prefers a short haircut or just does not want to let go of her hair, then you should not pay attention to prejudice. Pregnancy is a wonderful time when you just need to be beautiful, because positive emotions from looking in the mirror are useful not only for mom, but also for the baby growing in the stomach. But if a woman, despite all the above arguments, still continues to think about why she should not have her hair cut, look for more new arguments because of the fear that superstitions can be realized, then she really should not get a haircut. Not because it can negatively affect the development of the baby or change something during pregnancy, but simply so as not to worry and not worry yourself again. And if you can overcome doubts and fears, then you can safely go to the hairdresser.