First trimester (weeks 1–12) — beauty treatment safety

Light alpha-hydroxy acid peels — glycolic, lactic and mandelic — are the peels with a long safety record in pregnancy, and lactic acid peels are sometimes prescribed for pregnancy acne. That record is for lower strengths, up to about 30%, so ask for a gentler concentration than you would normally have and tell your therapist you are pregnant. Pregnancy hormones also spike the risk of melasma, which makes reactive skin worth taking seriously.

Sources: American Academy of Dermatology · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS Wales

TCA, phenol and Jessner's peels penetrate deeply and have documented systemic absorption — a measurable amount reaches your bloodstream. Salicylic acid at peel strength is in the same drug class as aspirin, which is contraindicated in pregnancy at therapeutic doses.

Sources: American Academy of Dermatology · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS Wales

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Enzyme peels are the one peel the guidance places squarely in the safe column during pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding. If you want some resurfacing in your facial, this is the one to ask for.

Sources: American Academy of Dermatology · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS Wales

Every one of these devices — HIFU, radiofrequency, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt, ultrasonic cavitation — lists pregnancy as an absolute contraindication in its own manufacturer instructions. The energy reaches deep tissues, and no safety data exists for exposure during pregnancy. The contraindications here are explicit and universal.

Sources: BTL Aesthetics · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · Solta Medical / Allergan Aesthetics · Ulthera / Merz Aesthetics

TCA, phenol and Jessner's peels penetrate deeply and have documented systemic absorption — a measurable amount reaches your bloodstream. Salicylic acid at peel strength is in the same drug class as aspirin, which is contraindicated in pregnancy at therapeutic doses.

Sources: American Academy of Dermatology · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS Wales

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

TCA, phenol and Jessner's peels penetrate deeply and have documented systemic absorption — a measurable amount reaches your bloodstream. Salicylic acid at peel strength is in the same drug class as aspirin, which is contraindicated in pregnancy at therapeutic doses.

Sources: American Academy of Dermatology · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS Wales

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

Every one of these devices — HIFU, radiofrequency, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt, ultrasonic cavitation — lists pregnancy as an absolute contraindication in its own manufacturer instructions. The energy reaches deep tissues, and no safety data exists for exposure during pregnancy. The contraindications here are explicit and universal.

Sources: BTL Aesthetics · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · Solta Medical / Allergan Aesthetics · Ulthera / Merz Aesthetics

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

TCA, phenol and Jessner's peels penetrate deeply and have documented systemic absorption — a measurable amount reaches your bloodstream. Salicylic acid at peel strength is in the same drug class as aspirin, which is contraindicated in pregnancy at therapeutic doses.

Sources: American Academy of Dermatology · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS Wales

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy. On body areas this is a caution rather than an avoid: body lasers such as leg hair removal carry less concern, but still no proven safety.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy. On body areas this is a caution rather than an avoid: body lasers such as leg hair removal carry less concern, but still no proven safety.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy. On body areas this is a caution rather than an avoid: body lasers such as leg hair removal carry less concern, but still no proven safety.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy. On body areas this is a caution rather than an avoid: body lasers such as leg hair removal carry less concern, but still no proven safety.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy. On body areas this is a caution rather than an avoid: body lasers such as leg hair removal carry less concern, but still no proven safety.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Laser and IPL on the face are avoided during pregnancy for two reasons. Pregnancy hormones already trigger melasma in many women, and light energy can deepen that pigmentation unpredictably. And systemic safety data is absent — there are no human trials, because no one runs them on pregnant women. Pregnancy melasma is best managed with sun protection and gentle camouflage for now, and treated after pregnancy. On body areas this is a caution rather than an avoid: body lasers such as leg hair removal carry less concern, but still no proven safety.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · Dermatologic Surgery · MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Deep or sustained work over your abdomen, sacrum and lower back is avoided in the first twelve weeks. Light abdominal contact has never been shown to cause a miscarriage, but miscarriage is common in the first trimester whatever the cause, and pregnancy-trained therapists avoid the area so that a loss can never be linked to an appointment. Certain reflexology and pressure points are also traditionally associated with stimulating uterine activity. Light work away from those areas — shoulders, arms, scalp, feet — is a different matter and is safe in the first trimester.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS

Deep or sustained work over your abdomen, sacrum and lower back is avoided in the first twelve weeks. Light abdominal contact has never been shown to cause a miscarriage, but miscarriage is common in the first trimester whatever the cause, and pregnancy-trained therapists avoid the area so that a loss can never be linked to an appointment. Certain reflexology and pressure points are also traditionally associated with stimulating uterine activity. Light work away from those areas — shoulders, arms, scalp, feet — is a different matter and is safe in the first trimester.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS

Every one of these devices — HIFU, radiofrequency, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt, ultrasonic cavitation — lists pregnancy as an absolute contraindication in its own manufacturer instructions. The energy reaches deep tissues, and no safety data exists for exposure during pregnancy. The contraindications here are explicit and universal.

Sources: BTL Aesthetics · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · Solta Medical / Allergan Aesthetics · Ulthera / Merz Aesthetics

Deep or sustained work over your abdomen, sacrum and lower back is avoided in the first twelve weeks. Light abdominal contact has never been shown to cause a miscarriage, but miscarriage is common in the first trimester whatever the cause, and pregnancy-trained therapists avoid the area so that a loss can never be linked to an appointment. Certain reflexology and pressure points are also traditionally associated with stimulating uterine activity. Light work away from those areas — shoulders, arms, scalp, feet — is a different matter and is safe in the first trimester.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS

Every one of these devices — HIFU, radiofrequency, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt, ultrasonic cavitation — lists pregnancy as an absolute contraindication in its own manufacturer instructions. The energy reaches deep tissues, and no safety data exists for exposure during pregnancy. The contraindications here are explicit and universal.

Sources: BTL Aesthetics · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · Solta Medical / Allergan Aesthetics · Ulthera / Merz Aesthetics

Deep or sustained work over your abdomen, sacrum and lower back is avoided in the first twelve weeks. Light abdominal contact has never been shown to cause a miscarriage, but miscarriage is common in the first trimester whatever the cause, and pregnancy-trained therapists avoid the area so that a loss can never be linked to an appointment. Certain reflexology and pressure points are also traditionally associated with stimulating uterine activity. Light work away from those areas — shoulders, arms, scalp, feet — is a different matter and is safe in the first trimester.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS

Almost every prenatal massage therapist declines to treat in the first trimester. It is a convention rather than a proven risk — miscarriage is common in the first twelve weeks whatever the cause, and no therapist wants you to link a loss to their appointment. Most will book you in from week 13. Light work on your shoulders, arms, scalp or feet is a different thing and is generally fine.

Sources: MDPI (peer-reviewed)

Every one of these devices — HIFU, radiofrequency, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt, ultrasonic cavitation — lists pregnancy as an absolute contraindication in its own manufacturer instructions. The energy reaches deep tissues, and no safety data exists for exposure during pregnancy. The contraindications here are explicit and universal.

Sources: BTL Aesthetics · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · Solta Medical / Allergan Aesthetics · Ulthera / Merz Aesthetics

Deep or sustained work over your abdomen, sacrum and lower back is avoided in the first twelve weeks. Light abdominal contact has never been shown to cause a miscarriage, but miscarriage is common in the first trimester whatever the cause, and pregnancy-trained therapists avoid the area so that a loss can never be linked to an appointment. Certain reflexology and pressure points are also traditionally associated with stimulating uterine activity. Light work away from those areas — shoulders, arms, scalp, feet — is a different matter and is safe in the first trimester.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · NHS

Every one of these devices — HIFU, radiofrequency, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt, ultrasonic cavitation — lists pregnancy as an absolute contraindication in its own manufacturer instructions. The energy reaches deep tissues, and no safety data exists for exposure during pregnancy. The contraindications here are explicit and universal.

Sources: BTL Aesthetics · MDPI (peer-reviewed) · Solta Medical / Allergan Aesthetics · Ulthera / Merz Aesthetics

Waxing, sugaring and threading remove hair mechanically. Nothing enters your bloodstream and nothing affects your baby, so they are safe throughout pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding. The one consideration is skin sensitivity: pregnancy hormones can leave your skin more sensitive, redder and easier to bruise, so tell your therapist you are pregnant. A Brazilian wax in the third trimester is awkward positionally, but not medically contraindicated.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · NHS

Waxing, sugaring and threading remove hair mechanically. Nothing enters your bloodstream and nothing affects your baby, so they are safe throughout pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding. The one consideration is skin sensitivity: pregnancy hormones can leave your skin more sensitive, redder and easier to bruise, so tell your therapist you are pregnant. A Brazilian wax in the third trimester is awkward positionally, but not medically contraindicated.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · NHS

Waxing, sugaring and threading remove hair mechanically. Nothing enters your bloodstream and nothing affects your baby, so they are safe throughout pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding. The one consideration is skin sensitivity: pregnancy hormones can leave your skin more sensitive, redder and easier to bruise, so tell your therapist you are pregnant. A Brazilian wax in the third trimester is awkward positionally, but not medically contraindicated.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · NHS

Waxing, sugaring and threading remove hair mechanically. Nothing enters your bloodstream and nothing affects your baby, so they are safe throughout pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding. The one consideration is skin sensitivity: pregnancy hormones can leave your skin more sensitive, redder and easier to bruise, so tell your therapist you are pregnant. A Brazilian wax in the third trimester is awkward positionally, but not medically contraindicated.

Sources: American Pregnancy Association · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

Manicures and pedicures are safe throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding, gel included — UV/LED nail lamp exposure is tiny and localised to your hands or feet. Two things are worth getting right. Ask for good ventilation, because fumes from acrylic products and standard polish are the real concern. And choose a '3-free' or '10-free' polish, which leaves out formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and camphor. Pedicures are particularly welcome in the third trimester, when reaching your own feet becomes difficult.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration

No controlled human safety data exists — trials in pregnancy are ethically impossible, so the studies that would answer this question will never be run. Manufacturers' prescribing information and all major bodies, including the NHS, ACOG and the EMA, advise against elective cosmetic injectables in pregnancy. Most aesthetic clinics in the UK will decline to treat you regardless.

Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · NHS · Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government) · US Food and Drug Administration