Acrylic Nails And Pregnancy

Discussion in Pregnancy - First Trimester started by starlight2801 Aug 17 2010.

Acrylic nails and pregnancy. Posted Thursday 26 September 0330pm. You can avoid the negative effects of breathing in fumes for you and your baby by ensuring that your nails are applied in a well-ventilated room. You may be more likely to develop an allergy or a fungal or bacterial infection in or around your nails.

In addition the UV lights used to dry the nails have been linked to skin cancer. This variety of nails falls. I was planning to go to my local beauty salon to get them done.

Like acrylic nails they contain methacrylate monomers which may be dangerous for pregnant and non pregnant women. Acrylic nail treatments can also emit an extremely strong smell and may increase risk of infection. However a few speculations are doing the rounds and here are some acrylic nails pregnancy risks that you should you know of.

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 --. The main risk with the use of acrylic nail and other salon products is from exposure to solvent fumes. Second hand smoke is bad to inhale I would imagine chemical fumes would be right up.

The harmful fumes given off by the chemicals used to apply gel nails can trigger morning sickness or nausea in pregnant women. It is important to ensure the salon is well ventilated. Acrylic nails and pregnancy.

Gel nails are applied as a gel to the nail and then set by a UV lamp or by the application of a chemical. 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. I was wondering if having acrylic nails during pregnancy is not safe for the baby because of the fumes.