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[anisa90]

Hi, I'm 16 weeks pregnant and a hairdresser. I have had 2 miscarriages very early on and don't know what to do for the best, this time round I feel great in myself but everyone keeps telling me that I should quit my job because of what I have been through. I have had this job for over 8 years n even though I know maybe I should slow down I don't see why I need to quit. Are there any pregnant hairdressers out there that can give me some advice?

[AubsMomma472014]

My cousin us a hairdresser and she carried her son full term and had no issues.  She worked up until the day he was born.
It's completely safe.

[MummyMeg]

Sorry was meant to be a :) not a :(

[MummyMeg]

My friend was working as a hairdresser through the whole of her pregnancy.  She was even working on the day she went into labour. Her daughter is now 4 years old and os completely healthy. If you feel you can do it then go ahead but know your limits :(

[babymalaki]

I'm a hairdresser of 10 years, i work 12 hour days on Thursday which are a killer. I have had a good pregnancy so far I'm 23 weeks. I had a scare at 20 weeks but everything is perfect. Raising your legs above your heart for 15 mins after work is good for you and your blood flow. I make sure that my back is well supported at night and take regular breaks at work.
Congratulations mamma.

[LyNzCaRd33]

I'm a hair dresser and so far I've had an easy pregnancy.. I'm almost 26 weeks! Just make sure you are able to take breaks to rest those feet and your back! I know my receptionist would tend to book me straight through a day and I wasn't able to rest... then I would get growing pains... which I would just take a lil Tylenol! Hope this helps!  :)

[anisa90]

Thank u for ur comments. It's driving me crazy that everyone is telling me what to do when I know that I feel fine, if I knew for one second that it was causing a strain on myself I would quit straight away.

[Jr23861]

Don't quit ur job. My doctor told me that he tells his hairdressers they are fine. Just make sure it's well ventilated. You can ask your doctor too. According to what I asked my doctor you should be ok!

[MamaDanielle]

yeah me :) im 38weeks + 5 and had a problem free pregnancy. i have lots of friends that are also hairdressers and also been fine.
the fumes are not dangerous for baby (in a ventilated salon of course)
but the stress of the job can be a problem.
i went casual at 30weeks and definitely felt much better and less stressed.

[krb0911]

I'm not a hairdresser but I do not see why you need to quit. Maybe they are saying the chemicals but turn on a fan and open the door. As long as you are heathy not high risk why quit. I hear it helps alot in delivery when you stand a lot for work and walk. As long as the doc is OK and you feel good keep going !