Thedoubts about the use of enamels during thepregnancyhave always been a constant. However, specialists affirm that, currently, products manufactured in Europe do not contain substances that could be harmful during pregnancy, such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and formaldehyde. However, they cannot guarantee the same for products from other sources. Below we explainWhy pregnant women can use nail polish, what happens during breastfeedingand the importance ofnail care .
Can pregnant women use nail polish?
The question of whether nail polish can be used during pregnancy has been asked so many times that it has become something of an urban legend. However, specialists now affirm that there are no contraindications . This is according to Juan Vilaplana, a member of the Spanish Group of Professors and Teachers of Dermatology, which is part of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Vilaplana recommends, however, thatPregnant women who wish to use nail polish should, if possible, choose polishes free of three substances that can be harmful . These compounds are toluene (also called methylbenzene), dibutyl phthalate (also known as dibutyl phthalate), and formaldehyde (sometimes called methanal). The absence of contraindications lies in the fact that, nowadays, these components are no longer found in the composition of most nail polishes, at least not in those manufactured in the European Union. "ButWe cannot say the same about nail polishes that come from other countries , since their composition is not always so clear," Vilaplana specifies.
Therefore, with precautions and a clear understanding of the origin of nail polish and its components, doctors no longer recommend stopping use during pregnancy. However, given the volatility of certain products,They do recommend applying this lacquer in a well-ventilated area and using a non-acetone nail polish remover . Acetone is also sometimes called propanone. If you will have adelivery by cesarean section, it is important to thoroughly clean any remaining nail polish that may remain on the nails, as well as to remove any jewelry that may be worn (earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings),
Can I paint my nails while breastfeeding?
The Spanish Association of Pediatrics recommends not using nail polish during breastfeeding.
Regarding the use of nail polishwhile breastfeeding, experts point out that there are no contraindications. This is true as long as the product is manufactured in Europe. The Breastfeeding Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics does suggest limiting(although not eliminate) theexposure to common chemicals during breastfeeding, including nail polish.
It will always depend on your particular allergies; in any case, you can always check the list of ingredients for the product in question.
