Pregnancy and Forbidden things - question?

[easjer]

I know there is a long list of things that pregnant women can and can not do/eat/have, etc.

I know some of those are urban legends (like hair dye damaging the fetus), and some of them are really important (like not eating sushi because of the mercury levels in a lot of the fish), and some just depend on frequency (like caffeine is allowed if the amount is less that 3 cups of coffee a day).

So, I'd like to give a pregnant friend a spa treat, and was thinking mani/pedi, since she rarely does that for herself, but really enjoys doing it. Is there any reason that she could not (she's at 14 weeks) have a manicure/pedicure?

Thanks!

[SpursWoman]

None whatsoever. :)

[ploto]

Not to overly concerned, but I might worry about infection.

I also would wonder about where it is done, as in do they do artificial nails there, as well, with all those chemicals.

Some women are EXTREMELY cautious during pregnacy so you might want to find out just how careful this particular person is.


As for "people in the know" here is what I could find:
"Since a manicure or pedicure involves close skin contact and tools that can break the skin or cause bleeding, infection must be a concern. In particular, HIV and hepatitis B and C are among the more serious infections that can be transmitted. Fortunately, there have been no substantiated reports of these infections contracted through nail salons. However, bacterial infections have been contracted from pedicure baths."
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/35320/35321/360704.html?d=dmtHMSContent#infect

"Most experts agree a manicure and a pedicure are OK once you’re past the first trimester, and they make expectant moms feel pampered and refreshed."
http://pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/lasttrimester.htm

"But is nail polish safe? Over the past few years, dibutyl phthalates or DBPs have been suspected of causing birth defects in animal studies. DBPs, which help to keep plastics pliable, are present in many household items including nail polish. However, DBPs are not absorbed through the nail. Until more is known, it is sensible to polish your nails in a well-ventilated area, and not to chew on them!"
http://blogs.health.yahoo.com/experts/pregnancy/107/is-it-safe-to-have-a-manicure-or-pedicure-in-pregnancy

[desflood]

Nope. You two go on and have a great day.

[midgetonadonkey]

I had many manicures during my pregnancy and nothing terrible happened.

[easjer]

It would be my salon, which autoclaves equipment that is reused after each use and cleans the foot bath after each use (I watch them do this), and I've been going there every two weeks for months without ever having a problem, so I feel confident about that.

Thanks!

[leemajors]

no baths! it's bad.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I get the impression that I'm not being told everything.

"So my friend, um, Rejsae is pregnant and I was wondering..."

[easjer]

:lol

Right, hon.

[Vashner]

MSG is worse than that stuff... and MSG is in EVERYTHING.

[Sunshine]

Don't raise your hands above your head or the umbilical cord will choke the baby :rolleyes

[SpursWoman]

MSG is worse than that stuff... and MSG is in EVERYTHING.

Is MSG your Bitch of the Week or something? :lol :lol

[ObiwanGinobili]

Don't raise your hands above your head or the umbilical cord will choke the baby :rolleyes
& in the same vein...

If you eat spicy foods it will burn the baby's stomach.

[Sunshine]

& in the same vein...

If you eat spicy foods it will burn the baby's stomach.


I was told if I ate spicy foods my baby would have a lot of hair. Both my kids have enough hair for two people.

[easjer]

Did you know that if you have a glass of wine at any point in your pregnancy, your child will have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?









:rolleyes

Yeah, me either.

[ObiwanGinobili]

Did you know that if you have a glass of wine at any point in your pregnancy, your child will have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?









:rolleyes

Yeah, me either.


hahhahaha
:lol yeah, that plus my kids have hollow bones from al lthe sprite & ginger ale I drank.

[Summers]

She shouldn't have her feet massaged during the pedicure. It sounds hoaky, but there are nerve trigger points in your ankles than can cause contractions, so a lot of massage therapists won't massage a pregnant woman's feet if she's in her first trimester.

[2Blonde]

She shouldn't have her feet massaged during the pedicure. It sounds hoaky, but there are nerve trigger points in your ankles than can cause contractions, so a lot of massage therapists won't massage a pregnant woman's feet if she's in her first trimester.
When you first typed that, I thought that couldn't be right so I googled it...You are right !!!

http://pregnancytoday.com/articles/1267.php?wcat=266

At the Crown Jewel Spa and Salon in Grand Rapids, Mich., women have several rejuvenating options to soothe and revitalize sore feet. "Our Crown Jewel Pedicure helps stimulate circulation as well as revitalize tired feet," says Nina Masarweh, the pedicure professional at Crown Jewel. "We use eucalyptus and Turkish salts to exfoliate the feet and follow that with a eucalyptus foot bath."

Although a foot massage is included in the pedicure package, Masarweh never applies pressure to expectant mothers’ feet. "There are points on the foot that can cause women to have contractions," she says. "We can rub the foot, but we really avoid applying pressure."

Before you schedule an appointment, Masarweh recommends telling the spa your delivery date. "We only do massages on women over the fourth month and never in the first trimester since it's dangerous," she says. Nonetheless, Masarweh, herself a mother of two, advises expecting mothers to indulge themselves with a pedicure or a foot massage. "There's really nothing like it."

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Woohoo! I have a scientific basis to not ease my wife's aching feet when she's knocked up!

[SpursWoman]

At the Crown Jewel Spa and Salon in Grand Rapids, Mich., women have several rejuvenating options to soothe and revitalize sore feet. "Our Crown Jewel Pedicure helps stimulate circulation as well as revitalize tired feet," says Nina Masarweh, the pedicure professional at Crown Jewel. "We use eucalyptus and Turkish salts to exfoliate the feet and follow that with a eucalyptus foot bath."

Although a foot massage is included in the pedicure package, Masarweh never applies pressure to expectant mothers’ feet. "There are points on the foot that can cause women to have contractions," she says. "We can rub the foot, but we really avoid applying pressure."

Before you schedule an appointment, Masarweh recommends telling the spa your delivery date. "We only do massages on women over the fourth month and never in the first trimester since it's dangerous," she says. Nonetheless, Masarweh, herself a mother of two, advises expecting mothers to indulge themselves with a pedicure or a foot massage. "There's really nothing like it."


So do orgasms, but I couldn't recommend laying off of those, either. :eyebrows :lmao

[easjer]

Thanks for the warning, Sunshine.

Jason, I don't think this is a real problem. You don't apply enough pressure. Don't even think you're getting out of it. -Kisses, (signed) the woman who intends to build and bear your children

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Thanks for the warning, Sunshine.

Jason, I don't think this is a real problem. You don't apply enough pressure. Don't even think you're getting out of it. -Kisses, (signed) the woman who intends to build and bear your children

You up for a little "Build and Bear" workshop? :eyebrows

[easjer]

:lol

[ObiwanGinobili]

Thanks for the warning, Sunshine.

Jason, I don't think this is a real problem. You don't apply enough pressure. Don't even think you're getting out of it. -Kisses, (signed) the woman who intends to build and bear your children

:wow :wow :stirpot:

[SpursWoman]

Wow....they could probably con a pregnant woman into not cleaning her ass because toilet paper causes warts on a fetus' eyeballs. So are all of you that would be scared to get your feet rubbed while pregnant avoiding sex, too?

Because that can cause worse contractions...well, unless your partner sucks. Shit, I was past my due date with my son (2nd) and my doctor actually recommended orgasms to see if we could get him to come out without having to formally induce. :wow :smokin :lol

[AlamoSpursFan]

The only advice I can offer to pregnant couples is for the guys:

Do NOT go out and get drunk off your ass the night before your wife/pregnant gf's due date, because SURPRISE! she might just go into labor that day! Trust me on that one.

[DieMrBond]

My wife always avoided spas when she was pregnant, saying it was harmful to the baby. After a quick google, i found this quick guide:

"Treat yourself well" is a great motto for pregnancy. Beauty splurges, such as pedicures, are easy ways to feel good, so indulge! But be aware of potential hazards in other treatments — and always inform the salon that you're pregnant. Some guidelines:

FACIALS

are usually safe. But skip peels that contain glycolic acid, which may irritate skin made more sensitive by pregnancy. And after the second trimester, lying on your back could affect the blood supply to your baby-to-be. Instead, ask that the chair be tilted up, or lie on your left side.

MASSAGE

can help soothe aches — particularly lower back pain, sciatica, and swelling. Make sure your masseuse is trained in prenatal massage, and that she props you up with a pillow — so you're on your left side — or uses a table with a hole in the center to accommodate your belly. The pressure of her hands should be lighter than usual, especially around the abdominal area. You may want her to avoid "trigger" points, including those on the shoulders, shins, and below the ankle, which some massage therapists believe could induce uterine contractions.

HOT TUBS, STEAM ROOMS, AND SAUNAS

should be avoided, experts say, unless the temperature can be kept below 101 degrees. Even then, they suggest staying only 10 minutes or less, since maternal temperature over 102 degrees can affect the brain development of a fetus.

ELECTROLYSIS

Many experts suggest you also avoid this procedure, especially during the first trimester. Why? No one is sure how electric current may affect a developing fetus. In fact, Judy Adams, president of the Society of Clinical and Medical Electrologists, recommends putting off electrolysis until after the baby.

AROMATHERAPY

can help quell fatigue and anxiety. However, some plant oils — including fennel, basil, thyme, and myrrh — shouldn't be used during pregnancy, because of suspected physiological effects on the baby. The bottom line: It's better to err on the side of safety and save aromatherapy for a postpartum treat, according to Wilma Bergfeld, M.D., head of the clinical research department of dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic.