Getting my nails done...

basdenjn6

Preggo/ beauty dilemma!
I used to get no-chip manicures but I stopped for a while because they weakened my nails (my fault I think, for not taking a break for a while). So I've kept my nails clean or done them myself for months, throughout my whole pregnancy.
Well, now I'm about to go back to school and I'd like to get one again because they're so easy to take care of. Just curious if anyone has been getting them or asked you OB if it's a safe chemical to be exposed to?

sjembry93

My OB has no issues with me getting mine done. Mine are long enough that I just get a gel overlay on them to help them stay shapely and prevent them from breaking so easily. She just advised me if I was in there for a while and noticed the fumes were irritating me to step out for fresh air. But usually I am in and out fairly quick and there's enough air circulation that the fumes don't get bad at all. I would ask your OB before doing it just in case, but I don't think there's much reason to worry

Edited because auto-correct sucks -.-

Knottie59387608

There shouldn't be any problems! I have gotten mine done before. And if the fumes are getting too much for you I'm sure they wouldn't mind giving you one of those little disposable mask they wear if you were to ask them!

dparker721

I just had a regular manicure & pedicure yesterday and I was worried about the fumes, so I went first thing in the morning when they opened and it wasn't bad at all!

trishee13

I've been getting gel manicures and pedicures all along. My OB has no problem with it. As long as the place you go has proper ventilation. Actually the girl that does my nails is due exactly a month after me and she's still working.

christina4436

At the salon as I type!

knottymomma

I get acrylics done every two-three weeks. My salon is very nice and accommodating. They offer me a face mask every time! I would ask when you go in if they have masks available in case the fumes get to you.

batmom05

I'm with @knottymama! I go every 3 weeks and do my acrylic pink and white manicure. The midwife hasn't said a word about it!

Since I've been pregnant I also indulge in a pedicure each time because frankly, why not?!

knottymomma

I save the pedicure for 36 weeks. The ladies in my family tend to go into labor during a pedicure. But I know people who do that at each appointment!

danixbanani24

I do gel manicure every two weeks and have been my entire pregnancy. Just make sure the salon is properly ventilated!

babycamara1106

I asked at my first appt and they told me asking as its well ventilated you will be fine

310mbr

They will give you a mask if the fumes get to you. But I go to a fume free salon. No acrylic at all in the shop. You could see if you have one in your area

cgummie

The salon I visit about once a month for pedicures leaves the door open when its nice out to air out the room. I usually just pick a cooler day or go very early. I hated the fumes even before I got pregnant!

basdenjn6

Thanks ladies!

carlymarie021

I have been getting gel manicures my whole pregnancy. The place I go is very nice and well ventilated. In the summer they leave the doors open. The pedicures save my life !!

MamaBear345

I think a lot of doctors and people view this differently, but my doctor doesn't care! I've been getting my nails done the whole time. The only thing my doctor did say was to make sure the place was well ventilated.