Is it safe to go tanning while pregnant

Is it safe to go tanning while pregnant

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The UV rays in a tanning bed don’t hurt the baby when pregnant, but the heat is dangerous. Spray tans are a good option! ChaCha!

Is it Safe to Go to a Tanning Bed While Pregnant??

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Although all babies spit up, one in five babies will have excessive spitting up due to a condition called gastroesophageal reflux, according to Dr. Robert Needleman, a pediatrician and associate pr…

Do you think it is safe to go to the tanning bed while being preg…?

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First of all……you will not cook your baby. If that was the case people that live in very hot climates would not be able to have babies. But on to your question, most doctors recommend that you do not tan, not for fear of hurting your …

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Is tanning on face only safe while pregnant?

Q: I know its not safe to tan while pregnant, so I havent been. I have horrible skin, and the only thing that has ever helped is the tanning bed. There are beds here that have where you can only tan your face and not your body, and I would be in there max 10 mins. They dont get hot at all. Im going to talk to my OB about it but just wanted a heads up before I did.

A: ummmm are you an idiot?? if so…. then yeah its totally safe

Is it safe to go to a tanning bed while pregnant?

Q: I just found out I am pregnant, which was totally unexpected. We are getting married in Jamaica at the end of July. I am pretty fair and was hoping to get some color before going.

A: Here is the answer I got from the owner of a tanning salon here in town concerning both sun tanning and salon bed tanning while pregnant. I hope it helps. REMEMBER THESE ARE HER WORDS, NOT MINE!!!!!!!!!Beach tanning in pregnancy:While some limited sun exposure won’t be harmful, the big danger is overheating. There is evidence that radiation and excessive temperatures can lead to very serious neural tube defects in the baby such as spina bifida. Apparently, radiation breaks down folate and that puts woman in earlier stages of pregnancy at a higher risk for giving birth to a baby with spina bifida. In case you are wondering – symptoms in mild form may mean bowel and bladder problems, learning problems, partial or full paralysis and /or neurological deterioration in later years. In extreme cases babies can be born with underdeveloped brains and incomplete skulls. Pretty extreme punishment for vanity of looking great in pregnancy, don’t you think?It is especially important to avoid excessive temperatures during the first trimester (I guess it eliminates saunas and hot baths as well). Later in pregnancy excessive heat can trigger premature labour (about that fact there is no doubt).Additionally, pregnancy makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, so it can increase your chance of rashes and chloasma (dark patches on the face that often accompany pregnancy – but I guess they won’t worry you that much if you give birth to handicapped child). Tanning in Pregnancy in Sun beds:Apart from increased skin cancer danger to Mum, sun beds have the same effect as the sun – they increase body temperature and break down folate, except they can do it on much deeper level, so carry even higher risk. In solarium beds concentrated doses of UV radiation can be up to five times the strength of the midday summer sun. So theoretically you increase your chances of having a baby with damage to nerves and spinal cord by 5 times. Scary!So, the bad news is: you should NEVER consider sun, or solarium tanning in pregnancy. The complications, although don’t happen every time, are so severe that they could affect your and your baby’s whole life.(The good news is : you can eat more! )

Tanning While Pregnant – SAFE?

Q: I used to tan before I got pregnant, and once I did, I went to the doctor who gave me a sheet of do’s and don’t’s, which included saying tanning is safe but just bad for your skin. I can understand why people say tanning is bad, it heats up your skin thus heating your body temp possibly hurting your baby. I would think that tanning in moderation, once a week or so and not for extended periods. Say I used to tan for 15 min before, I can tan for about 5 min now. I have tanned durning the beginning 3 months of pregnancy, which is when miscarriges usually occur. I want to know your opinion about this. Thanks.

A: you should just wait until after the pregnancy. Worry about your baby!