If I have heartburn when I'm pregnant, will my baby have lots of hair?

If I have heartburn when I'm pregnant, will my baby have lots of hair?

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That is a very common thought and we have no hard evidence that tells us that having heart burn is related to hair growth in babies. There are a few studies that have come out that have shown that women have higher progesterone levels, have relaxation of their gastro-intestinal tract which which can lead to reflux and heartburn. And there has been some association with progesterone and hair growth levels in fetuses. So there may be an association but that is not a guarantee.