Pregnant, what should I NOT use?

Apr 10, 2016

Kim M.

I'm 6 weeks pregnant, first baby. what major ingredients do I need to avoid? I know nail polish with formaldehyde is a no go. anything else I need to watch out for?

Apr 10, 2016

Alma M.

Congrats Kim! This is a good topic hopefully you get some great feed back. :)

Apr 10, 2016

CPT- Lili R.

You can't dye your hair or get tattoos congrats by the way 😊

Apr 10, 2016

Sam R.

Lili I always thought you can't dye your hair when you're pregnant but my hair dresser said you can but it's a certain type of dye (Paul Mitchell )
Kim but to be on the really safe side, don't dye your hair
avoid pineapple, spicy foods (food ingredients lol ) and congrats! hope you have a healthy bouncing baby

Apr 10, 2016

Delara g.

Other than makeup and beauty products don't eat processed meat or meat from any restaurant

Apr 10, 2016

Ivette H.

Congrats. I too am pregnant 23 weeks (: Not sure if true but I've been tood and just in case avoid these things: No tattoos, no getting my nails done, no tanning beds, no dying your hair, no excesive excercise, no heavy lifting are a few :)

Apr 10, 2016

Baileigh M.

I just had my son 2 months ago! congrats!! but you want to avoid anything with retinol, yes you can dye your hair, but your skin will change during pregnancy. if you're oily normally you might be dry, etc. there's an awesome pregnancy safe line called Belli, and they have all kinds of awesome skincare stuff!

Apr 10, 2016

Kelly H.

I have two kids, I dyed my hair every 4 weeks as usual with both kids. Just realize that your hair, skin, nails may change throughout pregnancy and that your results may not be the same. Obviously avoid processed meats that may contain the listeria bacteria (deli meats, hot, dogs, etc...), alcohol, smoking, chemical exposure, etc... I highly recommend getting yourself a book on pregnancy. Most of all Congrats!

Apr 10, 2016

T K.

Congrats! I just wanted to add that if you want to paint your nails you can, just make sure it is 5 free. I highly recommend Zoya, they are certified pregnancy safe, and overall amazing polishes. Also make sure that you paint your nails in a well ventilated room.

Apr 10, 2016

Lisa W.

Like was said before you can dye your hair it just might not be what you expect no retinol I know as well ladies all had great advice but if any questions your Dr or even a nurse are great with that kinda information... congratulations!!

Apr 10, 2016

Parnika J.

Congratulations Kim.. M 37 weeks pregnant (waiting to take my healthy bub in my arms.. excited and nervous both)..
I avoided retinol and vit A products all throughout my pregnancy. Zoya is a safe brand to use for nail paints. Can't say anything about hair dyes coz have never used hair dye.
As said by beauties above your skin undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy. Mine was glowy and healthy during first and second trim then it has become dry in last trim. Initially I used coconut oil mixed with vit e oil for preventing stretch marks. Then I switched to bio oil from 5th month onwards and still got them on my upper thighs(huhhh.. couldn't defy genetics. My mum has them).
I also had few zits when I had hit second trim but they stopped when I has hit third trim. Also I stopped using my night cream as it started making my t zone very oily so I switched to almond oil at night which helped me a lot.
Most importantly keep yourself hydrated from within, that's the best you can do for your skin :)

Apr 10, 2016

Parnika J.

Forgot to mention one thing.. From past 3-4 days I have developed itchy palms and soles. apart from oral medication I have been using aloe Vera gel (kept it in refrigerator) it has helped me a bit. Enjoy the phase :)

Apr 10, 2016

t c.

I'm 21 weeks preg with a little boy <3 I just started painting my nails again, couldnt stand the smell for a while. also I stopped dying my hair although some say you can..
drink a lot of water and always moisturize your belly region :)

Apr 10, 2016

Kim M.

Thank you for all the tips ladies. I feel a little silly, almost 31 and I don't know anything about pregnancy. I'm going to the drs on monday. I'm going to bombard him with lots of questions.

Apr 10, 2016

Parnika J.

He he.. no need to feel silly.. M 31 too and it's my first pregnancy :)
All the best and if you get some nice info do share with us.

Apr 10, 2016

Nicole A.

Awe congrats hun, I've had 3 kids and pretty much just avoided excess caffeine as I am a coffee junkie, also during my 2nd pregnancy I was craving tuna fish excessively and the dr told me not to eat to much something about to much mercury when pregnant, even though it's fine to eat when nursing. My 1st and 2nd pregnancies I did not color my hair because I was a bleach blonde for a very long time so I looked crazy with hair down to my butt half bleach blonde and half dark brown haha old skool ombre. By the time I had my 3rd pregnancy I was a bit grey so I had to color due to my job but it was perfectly fine plus I was a much more dark golden brown by then. It's been awhile for me my baby is 11 but best to just talk your drs ear off that's what they are there for (:

Apr 12, 2016

Genevieve D.

Wouhou congrats!! I don't have any tricks since I never been pregnant, but I wanted to say a big YAY for you :D.