Is It Okay To Get Acrylic Nails While Pregnant

I asked my sister about this.

Is it okay to get acrylic nails while pregnant. Still its unlikely that the risk of problems for you or your unborn baby. Two of the ladies that work there are currently pregnant and have been pregnant previously while working and have had healthy babies. Not much of the methacrylate is left after it reacts with other chemicals to form the acrylic nails.

Nail salons use some pretty strong chemicals and you only want to have limited exposure to these products. If you are exposed to a lot of these fumes it can make you nauseous or sick. Youll be fine to have your nails done as a one off during pregnancy.

Any expecting mums who currently have acrylic nails please comment. There is no harm in using acrylic nails while youre pregnant but it is recommended that you exercise caution when you stick these fake nails. The key concerns are how often youre exposed and how well the area is ventilated.

The main risk with the use of acrylic nail and other salon products is from exposure to solvent fumes. Getting my nails done makes me feel really pampered. I hope that its not a stupid question but I want to make sure I can continue doing nails my passion while pregnant before I do anything.

Ive been getting gel nails for the past three years and continued into my pregnancy. However you will need to take some precautions. Make sure the room is properly ventilated while you are getting them.

Fumes from the process can make you feel nauseous so it is essential you visit a well-ventilated salon and limit exposure to chemical products as much as possible during your visit. The fumes and the chemicals you are putting on your fingernails which are porous are getting into. The jurys still out on whether acrylic nails -- fake nails created by applying a chemical mixture called an epoxy over your natural nails or over a plastic tip glued to your nails -- are safe.