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Being pregnant is exciting, but it comes with a lot of questions: Can you still have coffee?
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Yes, but only one cup a day.
Can you still exercise?
Yes, but with care.Can you get Botox while pregnant?
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[you might] address any cosmetic concerns after the baby is born."
Contrary to what you might have heardon daytime television, fillers of any kind are not recommended during pregnancy.
Dr. Nichols adds that a person’s body is changing dramatically during pregnancy.
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“Hormone fluctuations and skin changes occur during this time as well,” she says.
Facial plastic surgery along with other elective surgeries is not recommended for those who are pregnant.
Mild glycolic peels and lactic acids are safe to use, according to Dr. Mariwalla.
Oxygen and hydrating facials are also pregnancy-approved options.
Body treatments
Spray tans are often debated among ob-gyns, says Dr. Jackson-Bey.
Laser treatments (e.g.laser hair removal, Excel V,AviClear, tattoo removal, etc.)
are not recommended until after you’ve had your baby, says Dr. Hack.
Yes, you could get waxed while you’re pregnant.
But be warned: The treatment may hurt more than it usually does.
“A swollen vulva can be uncomfortable due to the pressure and waxing can make it more painful.”
Maybe you’re itching to get that nose piercing you’ve been thinking about.
Perhaps you’re inspired by theearscapesyou’re seeing on your feed.
While getting a piercing isprobablyokay, Dr. Jackson-Bey and Dr. Hack recommend waiting until after your pregnancy.
As a facial, the tool is pressed along the skin with light to medium pressure.
Ob-gyns say it’s safe to practice gua sha while pregnant.
“Facial acupuncture during pregnancy is considered safe with proper precautions,” says Chiu.
If you want to be extra careful (we totally get that!)
Just be warned: Your dye job may not completely take on all your roots.
Prenatal care isfullof compromises, but we knew this already.
Dr. Hack says that hair extensions have minimal risk.
You might want to think twice about getting an in-salon keratin treatment.
Becausekeratin treatmentscan release formaldehyde, Dr. Jackson-Bey says it’s best to wait until you’re done nursing.