Is nail polish safe during pregnancy?

Question

Thanks everyone. I just wanted to make sure, it seems that things are a little out of hand these days with the ... don'ts of pregnany. I rarely paint my nails but since being pg I have noticed they have grown and clear polish makes them look decent. Thanks again......

Answer 1

From the little bit I know, the answer is yes. But don't inhale the fumes!! If you breath them, your baby will breath it too.
Polish remover (acetone), in the other hand is not such an innert chemical:

"Exposure to exogenous acetone can be chronic due to acetone contamination of water, food (e.g. milk), or the air (acetone is volatile). A number of acute poisoning cases have been described. Relatively speaking, acetone is not a very toxic compound; it can, however, damage the mucosa of the mouth and can irritate and damage skin. Accidental intake of large amounts of acetone may lead to unconsciousness and death."

The effects of long-term exposure to acetone are known mostly from animal studies. Kidney, liver, and nerve damage, increased birth defects, and lowered reproduction ability of males (only) occurred in animals exposed long-term. It is not known if these same effects would be exhibited in humans.

Answer 2

In truth; hair dye is only safe during pregnancy when used to streak hair out from the scalp area. Nail polish is not safe Research online

Answer 3

Why risk it? There is no real proof that it is or isn't. If you must get your nails done I would avoid acrylic, tips or glue. I would especially avoid any types that contain aldehydes or ureas. You should know that your nails are porous (they breathe) and these chemicals do enter your bloodstream and hence can enter your baby's bloodstream. But since the amounts are low the question remains how much of a hazard is it? Again, why risk it? A healthy baby is well worth missing a few nail appointments or hair dyes for only 9 months!

Answer 4

It depends on if you can stand the smell of the fumes or not, without vomiting... LoL. I would probably do it in a well ventilated room, and maybe have a fan blowing it directly away from my face. They also say now you can dye your hair, just make sure the room is well ventilated. It is your choice whether you want to or not. Some women still don't dye their hair, because they still think it's bad. Choose for yourself, I have been getting my nails done since day one and am now 6 months pregnant... Sometimes we just have to do things to make ourselves fell better, during this time of gaining wait and looking fat! :)

Answer 5

just because you're pregnant, that doesn't mean that you're supposed toseperate yourself from the world. You're still normal. No offense. There are quite a few nail shops in the country, and a lot of them are ran by women. These women will work there pregnant or not, so why would it be dangerous for YOU to polish your nails? It is definitely safe sweetie. Take care!

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yea, I used it, and had my husband paint my toes for me when I was too big to bend over! :) He was a sweety! Also, paint your nails/toes as much as possible now, because I have a hard time doing it now that I have a baby! always having to hold him and take care of him, it's hard to find time to let them dry! lol

Answer 8

If you read the label on the nail polish it should tell you .

Answer 9

NO .IF YOU ONLY WILL PAINT YOUR NAILS 2 TIME A MONTH OR 3. BUT FOR SMELL EVERYDAY YES, NAUSEAS. IF YOU DO YOUR NAILS IS OK NO HARM AT ALL.

YOU CAN ALSO PAINT YOUR HAIR.

Answer 10

it should be alright, but I wouldn't breathe in the aroma of the nail polish, because it's not good for the infant.