QuestionI'm 40, LMP was January 2, first child! Well, I just can't seem to stop worrying about my exposure before I knew I was pregnant (17 days after conception) to acrylic nails in an Asian salon. The vapors were pretty strong at that table - total exposure including the strong vapors, application of acrylic, a little acetone, and some alcohol on the skin for irritation relief. I know that he drilled too deep into my nail beds, too...so I hope more acrylic didn't seep through easier. I won't do it again, but do you think this one exposure to vapors and products through skin would affect the fetal brain so seriously? I know many women get their nails done.
AnswerYou can continue to go to the nail salon to have your nails done during pregnancy. Although the vapors may cause you to be nauseated or, sometimes have some wheezing, they will not cause any harm to the baby. It does not cause any systemic problems. Don't worry.
