Are Acrylic Nails Safe For Pregnancy

It is typically safe to get fake or acrylic nails on when you are pregnant however the main concern comes when you are about to go into labor.

Are acrylic nails safe for pregnancy. The small amount of methacrylate that is expected to be absorbed by the skin or lungs from using acrylic nails is not expected to cause an increased chance of problems for your pregnancy or breastfed baby. Especially during the first trimester while your baby is still developing. - Find out if its safe to get acrylic nails during pregnancy and get tips to make sure theyre being applied safely.

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I was wondering if having acrylic nails during pregnancy is not safe for the baby because of the fumes. Since salons may use strong chemicals you might get exposed to solvent fumes that could. This isnt pleasant whether you are pregnant or not.

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You can get acrylic nails during pregnancy. Any expecting mums who currently have acrylic nails please comment. I am hoping that the thin part of the nail will have grown out by the time bub arrives but i want to use a nail hardner to stop them from splitting.

I hope that its not a stupid question but I want to make sure I can continue. Nail salons use some pretty strong chemicals and you only want to have limited exposure to these products. If not sensitive like me just make sure to have a well ventilated salon.