Although we do not take it into account very often, we should always take care of the health of our hands and nails. However, during pregnancy, the baby’s health becomes a top priority.
Hormonal changes experienced by women during pregnancy produce effects on the appearance of their nail.
As with hair, depending on how hormones affect skin cells, nails can look stronger and grow quickly, or become weak, flaky, or break easily.
In most women the change is for the better, making nails that were once weak and brittle become healthy and strong. However, sometimes the opposite can happen. Those who have always carried them well, suddenly see how they begin to weaken and break.
Be that as it may, the changes are temporary due to the action of pregnancy hormones. The effects are not permanent, so after giving birth, and once the hormones recover their levels, everything goes back to normal.
Possible damage to the endocrine system
The vast majority of enamels that we can find on the market contain chemical substances such as triphenyl phosphate (TPHP). This is used in furniture products in order to prevent fires. In nail paints, it is used to make them more flexible and last longer.
Triphenyl phosphate can affect the normal function of hormones. Products with a high amount of the substance can even lead to irregularities in the reproductive system.
Nail polish or lacquer during pregnancy
There is no conclusive research on the use of enamel in pregnancy, and studies on this are contradictory. Some point to possible toxicity because they contain chemicals such as toluene or the dibutyl phthalatesubstances that a nail paint should not have.
They believe it could be absorbed through skin cells and affect the fetus, causing maturational disorders in girls and birth defects in boys. For this reason, they recommend avoiding its use or using special enamels free of these toxins.
On the other hand, there are studies that consider the amount of these products that can cross the placenta insignificant, so they do not consider it a real danger.
What should pregnant women do?
Some prefer to prevent a possible problem and put aside products such as enamels and solvents during the months of pregnancy.
However, it is not a contraindication in pregnancy to get a manicure from time to time, far from it. Another thing is if the pregnant woman works daily in contact with this type of product. In any case, it is best to consult with your gynecologist.
Another possible effect of enamel is that due to the sensitivity of the skin of pregnant women, an allergic reaction occurs, so it is best not to use it or opt for hypoallergenic formulas.
Recommendations for nail care during pregnancy
The recommended thing to prevent them from weakening is moisturize them well with nourishing creams and bring one balance diet what contribution nutrients and vitamin Aessential for the care of skin, hair and nails.
It is also important to maximize the measures of hygiene when doing your manicure, especially if you usually do it in a beauty center. Make sure the tools used are in good condition to avoid infection.
The acetone contained in nail polish remover is a chemical that has also been linked to birth defects, although it has not been defined in what quantities it could specifically affect. For added peace of mind, there are acetone free nail polish remover.
Finally, when you paint your nails try to do it in a place ventilated.
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