nails

neyna617

is it safe t get ur nails done while pregnant and by done i dont mean a manicure i mean arcrilic nails put on?????

Shauna07

Everyone is going to have a different opinion on nail polish, but the truth is polish or the glue they use for acrylics contains harmful chemicals -- specifically phthlates.  Phthalates have been found to cause birth defects and are a carcinogen:

https://www.chemicalbodyburden.org/cs_phthalate.htm

So, if you want to play it safe -- buy non-toxic polish and do your nails yourself:

 

https://www.honeybeegardens.com/product/natural-cosmetics/npwcne.html

 

 

 

alegaga4u

I think the bigger concern would be the acetone they use to remove the polish and the acrylic nails.  I know I have seen some "safer/environmentally friendly" polishes advertised online, but cant speak to their safety-you should call your Dr if you want to be 100% certain.

The way I look at it, if you really want to do your nails I would find a well ventilated salon that offers true gel nails (not the gel overlay polish) as opposed to acrylic...

 

Worcbride

I had gel nails thru out my pregnancy w/DD and was told it was fine;  just make sure ur in a well vent'd area when ur getting them done

mvona01

I have been told that it is okay after the first trimester.  It all depends on who your doctor is and what they say/think.  I do my own gel nails at home.  That was you don't get all the chemical smells or dust that builds at a nails salon.  It is very easy to do if you have a beauty supply store near you I would suggest looking into it.  Good Luck!