[Tenoshka]

I've been worried lately. I'm almost 14 weeks pregnant and I work as a hair stylist. My job requires me to work with chemicals on a daily basis. I work with ammonia, bleach, peroxide and I am in the salon when perm solution is being used. I touch color periodically when I wear gloves. The salon is big so there is some ventilation but not a lot. I've done some researching and I haven't found anything saying its bad but I'm still concerned. After a full day working with color I sometimes get headaches but maybe that's because I'm dehydrated. I do find the smell of the chemicals and even hair styling product bothersome now that I'm pregnaht. Should I wear a mask or am I silly for worrying? Wearing a mask would be odd when having to talk to clients but if you thinks its safer I will. I see my obstarician Jan 2 and I will ask her but your opinion is much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to answer me!

[tickle]

I personally don't think its safe to work around any chemicals when pregnant. What is inhaled goes into the bloodstream and therefore through the fetus.

[J_9]

It is perfectly safe if working in a well ventilated area. I've delivered many babies to moms who are hairdressers. One of my supervisors (he's a registered nurse) is married to a hairdresser and she worked up until 2 days before her delivery.