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I was removing nail polish from my nail with cotton ball while hand on thigh. i also rubbed remover into thigh. 20 weeks preg. do u think hurt baby?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: Especially after the first few weeks, this fear-of-everything is subscientific and driven largely by fear of silly lawsuits. Avoid the mind-altering substances throughout pregnancy, eat sensibly, and enjoy preparing for motherhood -- the world's hardest job.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 6/20/2018

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: Your skin is a great barrier to any material applied on its surface. The chemicals within the polish remover will not enter your blood & travel to baby.

Answered 6/21/2018

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A member asked:

I was removing nail polish from my nail with cotton ball while hand on thigh. i also rubbed remover into thigh. 20 weeks preg. do u think hurt baby?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Livingston agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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