What you Should Know About Pedicures During Pregnancy
 Safe Products:
Most nail products contain ingredients that are linked to causing cancer and birth defects when worn by pregnant women. Before scheduling a pedicure, call ahead to ask if the salon carries a line of polishes that do not contain the following:
• Dibutyl Phthalate or BPD (linked to causing birth defects)
• Formaldehyde (carcinogenic)
• Toluene (carcinogenic)
Massage:
There are some areas of foot massage that should be avoided with pregnancy. Ask your pedicurist to avoid massage in the indented area between your ankle and Achilles tendon. Deep massage in this area can induce early labor. Ask that the massage be performed gently, and communicate any discomfort throughout the service.
Most doctors will encourage you to enjoy gentle massages throughout your second and third trimester, though some suggest avoiding massage altogether for the first 12 weeks. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, talk to your doctor before trying any type of massage.
Swollen Feet:
Ask your nail specialist to keep your pedicure water a bit cooler. Soaking in water that is too hot can increase swelling. Skip foot treatments that involve intense heat such as hot stone therapy, steamed towels or paraffin treatments.
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