nail polish and c-sections

[LACh1]

I know this sounds like a silly question but itreated myself to a predicure today and had my nails painted so that at least some part of me would look nice for the birth of my little one.  Anyway i was then told later when telling a friend of my relaxing afternoon that they make you take any nail polish off when having a c-section as it is one way they check for cirulation etc - by looking at your toenails.  Is this true?  Anyone ever heard of this or had it happen to them?

[kikicoates78]

I'll be getting my piggies done too, and I dare them to take it off! LOL

[LACh1]

Thanks ladies, I hope my doc and hospital has the same policies - nice to feel good in some area at least - hope all are well.

[bc13]

I work in L&D as an RN and take care of many C-section patients. We just require your fingernails not have polish (for the pulse ox to measure your oxygen saturation durring and after surgery) As for Cirulation checks - that is an assessment tool but most patients are healthy and that dergee of assessment usually isn't necessary. In short - keep your toenails pretty if it makes you feel good :) Good Luck!!!

[leighanne143]

my aunt had her toes painted before her c section and it was fine.  she just had her baby in september.  i actually was the one who painted her toes the day before.

[evthing4reason]

I have heard this was true. but as an esthetician it usually doesn;t stop the women from coming for a pedicure. Leave your fingernaiils natural and maybe they won't bother taking the toenail polish off