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"This question has been
going around for years,"
advises Pecoraro. "The
bottom line is you don't
absorb too many
chemicals through the skin
– but I'm not sure what's
in all hair dyes and how
much is in what. From a
safety point of view, avoid
dyeing your hair in the
first trimester when organs
are being formed but
further into the pregnancy,
you're fine to do so."
Can I use Botox or fillers
during pregnancy?
"Unlike hair dye, we
advise that your Botox
regime is paused [during
pregnancy] as is relatively
new and early data is not
clear on the effects,"
advises Pecoraro. "It
might be harmful but
we're not yet sure so we
Joy feelings magazine
advise not to use them
during pregnancy."
Can I have a massage
with aromatherapy oils?
"A massage is a wonderful
idea", Pecoraro says.
However: "As for adverse
reactions from
aromatherapy oils, ask the
therapist if they're
comfortable to do so. You
don't tend to absorb
everything you put on
your skin but
aromatherapy oils are still
a drug with biological
properties."
Should I sleep on my
stomach or my back?
"Sleep however you are
comfortable," says
Pecoraro. "Regardless of
how you sleep, (on your
side for example) has no
bearing on the positions