Acrylic nails while pregnant.

vpusch · February 2015

Is it safe to get acrylics while you are pregnant? I'm almost 24 weeks.

taboullio84 · February 2015

I go do mine every 2 weeks... As long as the place is ventilated you should be fine.

devyns2nd · February 2015

...yes

twinky0915 · February 2015

There is such thing as asking your doctor...

BabyList · February 2015

I was told no, because there is not enough evidence/research to know the effects.

ElRuby · February 2015

I haven't wanted acrylic nails since senior prom.... But I have heard a lot of negative stuff about the chemicals they use.... It's really not good for people, pregnant or not. There are several alternatives if you like the look of acrylic nails without all the chemicals and fumes.

KaLikeAWind · February 2015

I had acrylic nails for a while when I wasn't preggo, and I just remember all the dust n stuff that kicks up while they are using the rotary file to essentially sand the acrylic down. Even in a well ventilated place the smell was still pretty strong. And also, even with really good nail techs I would still get nicks on my fingers or cuticles sometimes. I personally wouldn't do it myself, just too much opportunity for either nausea because of the smells, breathing in that dust, or infection from our weakened immune systems because of the cuts to the cuticles. But, yeah, ask your Dr.

briafields94 · February 2015

I think you should just relax & go get them every once in a while if you want them. We pregnant women have enough to worry about you should at least be able to get your nails done every two weeks.

Unless your doctor gives you a good reason not to go then go if you like.

kbbtah · February 2015

It's not worth it to me. Too many unknowns.

kelseyharrell22 · February 2015

Get them. They'll make you feel confident. Pregnant women get them everyday and their babies turn out fine.

nygr8230 · February 2015

If the nail artist is wearin a mask maybe you should too!! Or not go. Better safe than sorry but that's my opinion

KonaCoffeeBean · February 2015

Man, I do not see the appeal in those things, at all.

mlindzz · February 2015

The smell while getting them done gives me a headache, I suspecting it's the chemicals. For that reason, I've stayed away.

You're blessed either way though. Perhaps ask your doctor at your next apt?

notquiteblushing · February 2015

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niknak1208 · February 2015

I used to get mine done every 2 weeks prior to getting pregnant. I took them off when I got pregnant. For two reasons. One because i didn't want to breathe in all the dust that accumulates when getting them done. Two because I just ran out of time for it. With two kids at home, working full time, and being pregnant.. I just didn't room for it. I miss them sometimes though.

I also don't think it's particularly sanitary when babies arrive only because of the germs that can accumulate underneath your nails. I used to have a brush and really clean them but you just never know.

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