Self- Care During Pregnancy Do's & Dont's | Ami Desai

I'm back with Dr. Nina Desai talking about all things self-care during pregnancy. This is almost like a little cheat sheet of the big Do's & Dont's when considering getting a massage, manicure or even going in for your next hair color. One of the biggest topics I got questions about on IG was around makeup so Nina is sharing her major Dont's!
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[@LaurenJaneInspires]

As a licensed and certified Massage therapist of 10 years I just want to say from a Massage Therapists perspective and from what we were taught in school- is that's it's not safe to do massage in the first trimester because your body is going through so much already. A little neck or shoulder massage for like 5 minutes is one thing, but an hour long massage, especially deep tissue but even medium pressure swedish style, will push around lymphatic fluids, build up of lactic acid etc. And can tax the kidneys, liver, lymphatic system etc. While filtering all of that.
Most massage therapists in most states that are regulated will not perform massage in first trimester for the safety of the baby since the first trimester is the most fragile and when many women unfortunately do have miscarriages, also to protect themselves from being sued if this might happen which is hard to pin point the cause, but generally I feel it's better safe than sorry.
Again a very short relaxing/ lighter pressure 5 minute massage from your loved one is probably fine, just not a full hour massage if you want to play it as safe as possible.

[@jeraldinemclintock2836]

How about lipsticks? Any ideas?

[@mamagucci666]

Hi ladies, I’ve been curious about lash extensions, just found out we’re pregnant & have been getting my lashes done. Is it safe to continue getting them done? Thanks!

[@dmathew0077]

What about deodorants/perfumes /body mist?

[@djjones7039]

You’ll be fine.

[@djjones7039]

And baby will be fine lol

[@faithtolentino1676]

very informative.😁

[@moommoom6389]

Hi, what about retinal palmitate in setting powder as a last Ingredient? I use Nikkia Joy loose setting powder and this is the only powder that lasts on my skin as I have very oily skin and pregnant🙈

[@samanthaventimiglia5192]

Hi! Any recommendations for shampoo/conditioners?

[@rafaelarosario2056]

Hi! Is it safe to use foundation with fragrance or chemical sunscreen?

[@cristinas479]

Hi! From what I've read online, chemical sunscreen is a no. Try to use mineral susncreen.

[@annas7892]

read about environmental factors impact on risk of autism (like medical research - there is a lot online), phatalates which is frangrance are strongly linked to autism.

[@djjones7039]

Lol yes

[@syreetacunningham899]

Is collagen moisturizer filler safe during pregnancy?

[@aishwaryauvaraj8742]

Hi Ami, I am pregnant, I have been using other CeraVe production for years, but never here’s there night cream and just wanted to check if “CeraVe skin renewing night cream” is face to use now while I am pregnant? Can you please clarify

[@GiselleVega-jw3bo]

Hello are flash lashes okay in pregnancy?

[@veronicanailpolish7840]

What about sunless tanners and workouts?

[@djjones7039]

Yes they’re fine just don’t inhale the aerosol type so hold your breath while using that kind or just use the lotion or mousse types

[@shikha2018]

Hey Ami..it is safe to use perfume,body mists or deodorant?

[@cristinas479]

Hi!! From what I read online, perfume/body mists or not safe and neither is deodorant. From what I read, you should use natural deodorants like Kopari.

[@maakaaz]

Spray perfume on your clothes but not your skin. I use Kopari which ingredients look pregnancy safe.

[@supreetkaur7224]

Hi Ami, is it safe to use vitamin c serum and essence during nursing or breastfeeding ?

[@annas7892]

yes but make sure there are no other nasty ingredients in it - my vit c serum has salicylic acid in it o.O

[@djjones7039]

Yes

[@cartoonchannel1867]

Is it safe to colour hair during 4th semester

[@karlavianney7683]

4th semester ? Do you mean after birth if you're breastfeeding?

[@swapnagopipalamaner5862]

Nice video.👍

[@swapnagopipalamaner5862]

😊👍

[@swapnagopipalamaner5862]

😀👌

[@ashleyserwan5459]

Is self tanner safe?

[@djjones7039]

Yes

[@anapirvuletu9570]

What about hair powder?