Dr. Rosenstein,
During my pregnancy my feet have been really sore! I have been considering getting a pedicure, but I heard there were precautions to take. Can you tell me what those precautions are?
A pregnancy pedicure can be a great experience for sore feet that are weary from the extra weight that is taken on during pregnancy.
There are however, a few precautions that should be taken. One the biggest being chemical fumes. Some of these fumes during peidcures such as nail polish removers and chemicals that are used to apply fake nails can be dangerous. Primarily, toluene and formaldehyde, in large doses have been linked to birth defects and cancer. To play it completely safe try to avoid any fumes given off during pedicures by being in a well ventilated room, by staying in open areas, or wearing a mask.
There have been issues noted with the nail polish itself. Dibutylphthalates or DBPs have been suspected of causing birth defects in animals. Even though DBPs aren't absorbed through the skin you should follow the same precautions with the polish remover: try being in well ventilated rooms, stay in open areas, or wear a mask.
Massaging during pregnancy can help dislodge dangerous blood clots in the legs, which is great, because pregnant women are six times more likley to develop them. However it is best to have just your feet massaged during the pedicure and leave out the legs to avoid dilodging any clots unless the pedicurist is skilled in pregnancy massaging.
Having these precautions in mind should allow you to enjoy a great pedicure. Keeping your feet healthy during your pregnancy is very important because of the extra weight that is put on, and with extra weight comes a lot more stress and strain.
For more information or to schedule an appointment or pedicure please contact Affiliated Podiatrists, Inc. at 440-946-5858 or visit our website: www.DrRobertRosenstein.com
And Remember.........."When your feet hurt, you hurt all over!"
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