Montefiore OB/GYN Addresses Beauty Regimen Questions During Pregnancy
New York (April 22, 2013) –Moms of the four million babies born each year in the United States face many claims surrounding their beauty regimens during pregnancy. While some beauty practices should be avoided, there are many solutions for women concerned about whether beauty products could be harmful to their unborn child.
“Women face a lot of uncertainty as their bodies change during pregnancy, and many worry about how to look their best,” said Mary Rosser, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health, Montefiore Medical Center, and assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. “We work hard to separate truth from fiction to put mothers at ease and help them figure out ways to make this special time in their lives consistent with the way they’re used to living and looking.”
You naturally glow during pregnancy and your hair and nails get stronger and grow more quickly. But the most common concerns among pregnant women are focused on hair dyes, nail products and skin care. Dr. Rosser debunks the following claims and addresses mother’s concerns:
“The most important thing to remember is that this is a happy time in your life and you are beautiful just by nature of being a pregnant woman,” Dr. Rosser said. “As long as you make smart choices, get plenty of rest, drinks lots of water and eat a healthy, balanced diet, you can enjoy your pregnancy, look and feel good and have a healthy baby!”