It is often said that a pregnant woman often has a burning sensation in her chest, or is it because the baby’s hair is dense? Through the ABP Live Hindi Myths Vs Facts special series, we will try to bring you the truth about this issue. In fact, there is virtually no evidence for this claim. Because this cannot be proven medically.
Pregnant women face the problem of heartburn which can arise from many factors like hormonal imbalance etc. However, it is still not proven that excessive heartburn will mean the baby will have thicker hair, it is still a myth.
What does the research say?
A 2006 study found an association between heartburn severity and hair quantity, but it was weak and based primarily on self-reported data. The study found a cause and effect relationship between heartburn and hair. Other studies have shown that pregnancy hormones relax the esophageal sphincter, which contributes to heartburn. The amount of hair a baby has is largely determined by genetics. For example, people with darker skin are born with thicker hair. Hair grows due to the secretion of hormones during pregnancy.
Baby hair may not be the cause of heartburn. Progesterone is more likely to be the cause. Progesterone is a hormone known to relax the valve between the stomach and esophagus (the tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach) during pregnancy.
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Genetics plays a role in the amount of hair a child will have at birth. 23andMe examines 26 places in your DNA that affect the amount of hair you are born with. There are other factors that can affect hair growth.
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