​Will it have any effect if I get a manicure once during pregnancy

Modern women have extremely high demands on themselves, and are even meticulous from head to toe. Fingernails are an important factor affecting the beauty of a person's hands, so many women choose to have manicures. When doing manicure, nail polish is mainly applied on the fingernails and then dried. For pregnant women, they are not so free to do whatever they want because they have to worry about affecting the baby in their belly at any time. So, will getting a manicure during pregnancy have any impact on the body?

01 Why do some people say pregnant women can’t do their nails?

Nail polish is generally divided into two categories: one is solid ingredients, which are mainly composed of pigments and glitter. Another type of liquid solvent is mainly composed of acetone, ethyl acetate phthalate, and formaldehyde. Among them, the most harmful substances in nail polish to the human body are benzene, methanol, and phthalates. Benzene can affect the human central nervous system and stimulate frequent contraction of our respiratory tract. Methanol has a certain stimulation to our liver, kidneys, heart and other organs. Improper use may cause mild poisoning, occasional fatigue, nausea, etc., and in severe cases even temporary blurred vision. Some experts have conducted research on animals and found that high concentrations of phthalates can cause endocrine disorders in animals and lead to fetal defects, so pregnant women must be careful when using nail polish.

02 Why are pregnant women more sensitive?

During pregnancy, the hormones secreted by the pregnant woman's body are different from usual, which makes the chance of allergies during pregnancy much higher than usual. Therefore, if pregnant women are more concerned about "manicure during pregnancy", it can be recommended that they do manicure after three months of pregnancy (after the fetus has been formed and the fetal condition has stabilized).

03 What should you pay attention to when removing nail polish?

When removing nail polish for expectant mothers, you must pay attention and prepare a mask for her during the process. Because during the process of polishing the nail surface, the dust generated may cause allergies or other adverse reactions if inhaled into the respiratory tract.

In fact, pregnant women are not absolutely forbidden to do manicure. Now, major brands in the market have launched healthy nail polishes and stickers suitable for pregnant women, as well as safe products specifically for pregnant women. However, from the safest and healthiest perspective, it is not that you cannot do manicures during pregnancy, but it is not recommended.

Why? Nail polish and nail polish gel contain some chemical substances, which will not affect normal people. However, the body is fragile during pregnancy, and during the diet, the baby may be exposed to hands with manicures, which may affect the health of the baby.

In addition, during prenatal checkups, nail color is a basis for doctors to judge whether the pregnant mother is healthy. Diseases such as anemia and heart disease can be reflected in the nails. Applying nail polish or doing manicures to cover the nails can easily lead doctors to misjudge.

If you must have a manicure, painted manicure is not recommended. The transparent and simple style is a good choice as a transition for mothers who are not used to wearing plain nails.

If you still insist on having a manicure, be sure to refer to the following suggestions!

1. Choose safe and non-toxic products for pregnant women

Expectant mothers can choose nail polish specially for pregnant women. Remember to choose a brand with quality assurance. Unlike the oily characteristics of ordinary nail polish, most nail polish for pregnant women is made of water-based, peelable material, which is non-toxic and odorless. The most convenient thing is that there is no need for nail polish remover at all. When removing the nail polish, you only need to tear it off with your hands.

2. Little Red Nail can be worn as a healthy manicure

There is also a manicure artifact called the Little Red Nail Wearable Nail Art. When wearing it, stick it directly on the nail. When taking it off, push it forward and upward to easily remove the nail plate. "Wear it when you need it, and take it off when you don't need it." A manicure can be completed in 20 seconds. The most important thing is safety, health and environmental protection. The nail tips are made of the world's most environmentally friendly and degradable ABS material, the same material as Lego children's toys. It is non-toxic, tough, healthy and environmentally friendly. The adhesive used at the base of the nail is water-soluble glue imported from Japan, which is completely harmless to the body and the environment.

Before going to a manicure shop for pregnancy or applying nail polish at home, expectant mothers must disinfect the manicure tools more than three times. Also, never trim the cuticles around your nails yourself or have a manicurist trim them, because pregnant women are prone to infection during pregnancy, and trimming the cuticles will make pregnant women more susceptible to bacterial infections. So I remind everyone to be very careful~

Expectant mothers who love manicures, remember to choose the manicure method that suits you best. Your baby’s health is as important as your own beauty, so think twice!