FUN FACT studies have shown that high levels of estrogen and other hormones, which surge during pregnancy, can relax the…

FUN FACT

studies have shown that high levels of estrogen and other hormones, which surge during pregnancy, can relax the sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus. This can cause stomach acid to leak through and cause a burning sensation. Still more studies have found that these same hormones can play a role in how much hair fetuses grow in the womb.

Therefore, if you have these high levels of hormones, you’re more likely to have heartburn episodes during pregnancy. Your infant is also more likely to have a fuller head of hair when he or she is born.

So while the hair itself doesnt cause heartburn, the two are closely related to one another. Cool huh?