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Fake Nails/Manicure - ok during labor?

by KM604, Jan 28, 2009 09:51AM
During labor, if I had fake nails on or polish would they have to remove them from one finger to look at my nail color???  Just wondering because I was considering getting a manicure or possibly acrylic nails today because this new salon is offering 50% off their services.  My mom is the one that mentioned that possibility to me, so that's why I ask if anyone had problems with either one of those (I'm 37 weeks and may be induced next week, so that's why I wonder too). Thanks!
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by Zet1, Jan 28, 2009 05:52PM
During labor they normally check your saturation - Oxygen concentration with a probe that fits on one of your fingers.  This is one of the main reasons why they don't want you to wear nail polish or fake nails.  The probe cannot pick up an accurate reading.  They normally only need one finger to be able to monitor it and your thumb cannot be used due to it own pulse.  Also its really the preference of the nursing staff which finger they want to use - so you might leave one open and they might want another finger.  Best is to make sure with your hospital
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