Home / Health Insurance / Articles / Pregnancy / Tips / Your baby's scalp has hair developing already!

Your baby's scalp has hair developing already!

Team AckoFeb 27, 2025

During the 15th week of pregnancy, your little one will start growing hair. This occurs in two cycles-shedding and re-growing. The hair decomposes in the amniotic fluid. Follicles are present and evenly spaced, which bring about a specific and precise pattern. This pattern is now all set for life. The delicate skin on your baby’s scalp is now stretching to provide enough space for the growing brain. Also, during this time tiny hairs start to come out through the skin at an angle which will soon form the hairline. After birth, full hair, bald or less hair varies from baby to baby. Few babies stay bald for many months after they are born. The growth and color of the hair depend on genetics.

Contents

Ensuring Your Family's Security During Life’s Changes

Besides the hormone estrogen, which is mainly responsible for fetal hair growth, intake of certain foods during pregnancy also contribute to hair growth.

-Eggs provide protein, -Fish gives omega 3 and fatty acids, -Yellow/orange fruits are rich in vitamin A -Assorted nuts are a good source of protein, vitamins, and fiber.

Other foods that boost hair growth are sweet potatoes, yogurt and green leafy vegetables. An ultrasound can show baby’s hair growth but this takes a few more weeks, around 26-27 week of pregnancy.

Besides the growth of hair on the head, soft ultrafine hair called lanugo is appearing all over her body to give warmth, protecting the delicate skin from amniotic fluid. This hair goes off just before or after birth.

Ensuring Your Family's Security During Life’s Changes

Securing your family's future is as important as caring for your health and well-being during pregnancy. You can feel secure knowing your loved ones will always have financial support when you get a life insurance policy.

Selecting a term insurance plan, such as a 1 crore life insurance, ensures your family's long-term financial stability while enjoying affordable coverage. With tools like a term premium calculator, you can quickly assess multiple options and customise coverage to meet your specific requirements. With the rise of digital platforms, you can easily buy a life insurance policy online from the comfort of your home, making the process quick, simple, and hassle-free.

Explore More Articles on Fetus Development

How is your baby growing

How your baby's growing

Your baby's central nervous system is maturing

A boy or a girl: Your baby's gender is already set!

Congratulations! You made a BABY!

Your baby's growth spurts are happening in full-swing!

Your baby's fingerprints are now developing

Your baby's heart is beginning to develop into 4 primitive chambers

Baby? What Baby?

Closer to conception

Your baby's sucking & swallowing reflexes have developed already

The basic sections of your baby's brain have developed

How your baby is prepared to greet the world outside now!

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

Recent

Articles

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) - Hyderabad

TeamAcko Mar 14, 2025

Diu Airport (DIU)

TeamAcko Mar 5, 2025

Airports in Daman and Diu

TeamAcko Mar 5, 2025

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) - Agartala

TeamAcko Mar 5, 2025

Airports in Tripura

TeamAcko Mar 5, 2025