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KroertGS
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Manicures
I have a wedding on Saturday and would love to get a mani/pedi, but I'm not sure if it's worth the risk. What's your opinion?
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Posted 11/27/13 12:33 PM  |
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jams92
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Re: Manicures
ok this may sound dumb, but whats the risk 
i got one 2 weeks ago and when i was pregnant with DD i was getting them every 3 weeks towards the end of my pregnancy
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| Posted 11/27/13 12:34 PM |
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KroertGS
LIF Infant
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Manicures
There are mixed opinions. Some say the chemicals aren't good for baby, but there is no solid evidence.
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| Posted 11/27/13 12:36 PM |
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JWG421
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Re: Manicures
i would be careful w a pedi
dont let them rub you too hard and there are several pressure points
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| Posted 11/27/13 12:45 PM |
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MrsS6510
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Re: Manicures
I don't do them often, but I've had two since I've been pregnant: one for a wedding, one for my baby shower. I did a gel the first time and just a regular manicure the second. I'd say just make sure you're in a well ventilated area, especially if you're going to go the acrylic route to account for fumes.
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| Posted 11/27/13 12:53 PM |
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Nic1229
LIF Adolescent
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Nicole
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Manicures
I used to get them every week, I asked my Dr her opinion and she said 100% safe. I did cut them down to every other week though just bc it still makes me a little nervous.
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| Posted 11/27/13 12:55 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Manicures
I got a mani/pedi when I was around 11 or so weeks. I just told them to be careful when massaging my foot and they did. I'll get one again for my shower.
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| Posted 11/27/13 12:57 PM |
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MrsG823
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Manicures
My doctor said manis and pedis are fine she just recommend going to a reputable place. I would worry more about the place sanitizing everything properly than I would worry about the fumes. It is recommend that you use formaldehyde free nail polishes like Zoya during pregnancy.
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| Posted 11/27/13 1:25 PM |
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Kitten1929
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Re: Manicures
I had regular manis and never heard anything about them being bad.
You still need to live. Pregnancy is not meant to live in a bubble.
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| Posted 11/27/13 1:26 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Re: Manicures
Posted by Kitten1929
I had regular manis and never heard anything about them being bad.
You still need to live. Pregnancy is not meant to live in a bubble.
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| Posted 11/27/13 1:35 PM |
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I'm trying to be really good with everything, but I've seen nothing to convince me to give up my weekly manicures. I'm actually going later today
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| Posted 11/27/13 1:41 PM |
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I just came back from getting a mani! When I was pg with my first, my doctor never mentioned anything about not going to nail salons. I really doubt that being in a salon for 30 minutes is going to do any damage. If you were there for hours, maybe.
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| Posted 11/27/13 2:08 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Manicures
Posted by Kitten1929
I had regular manis and never heard anything about them being bad.
You still need to live. Pregnancy is not meant to live in a bubble.
Exactly.
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| Posted 11/27/13 3:40 PM |
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Posted by Kitten1929
I had regular manis and never heard anything about them being bad.
You still need to live. Pregnancy is not meant to live in a bubble.
Couldn't have said it better! 
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| Posted 11/27/13 6:08 PM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
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Re: Manicures
I got mani and pedi from time to time with both my pregnancies. It's not like your going every week, it's for a wedding. Perfectly fine.
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| Posted 11/28/13 1:40 AM |
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Eagermom3
LIF Toddler
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Manicures
the risk is supposedly if the place isnt ventilated and youre breathing in the fumes most every place you will go to is! go enjoy!
Message edited 11/30/2013 6:08:10 PM.
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| Posted 11/30/13 6:07 PM |
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KroertGS
LIF Infant
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Re: Manicures
Posted by Eagermom3
the risk is supposedly if the place isnt ventilated and youre breathing in the fumes most every place you will go to is! go enjoy!
Yes, this too, but I was thinking more along the lines of certain chemicals in the polish/polish remover being absorbed into your skin. Anyhow, I got a mani/pedi yesterday, and it was awesome!
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| Posted 12/1/13 2:30 PM |
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Jbon630
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Re: Manicures
Posted by Kitten1929
I had regular manis and never heard anything about them being bad.
You still need to live. Pregnancy is not meant to live in a bubble.
Yup. I had a pedicure EVERY week when I was pregnant. Full massage. And I had to be induced. 
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| Posted 12/1/13 5:17 PM |
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Opl123
LIF Infant
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Re: Manicures
I'm 37 weeks and have been getting them every 2 weeks since I found out I was pregnant!!!
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