Sunbathing while pregnant?

Question

I'm due in September, so I'll be pregnant all summer. It's already reaching the high 70s where I live. I go to the lake and on walks often when it's nice out like this, is it safe? Obviously I'd use sunscreen but is it safe to lay out in the sun? I only drink water so I drink A LOT of it. Probably a stupid question but I honestly want to know.

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Exposure to the sun can increase the core temperature of pregnant women. You could more easily become dehydrated which would lead to symptoms of preterm labor. This in turn can elevate the temperature of the fetus, which can cause brain damage if raised high enough or long enough.While pregnant, the hormones, mainly estrogen, in your body actually can increase the risk of cholasma or mask of pregnancy and other sun exposures when exposed to the sun and it's UV rays. These darkened spots, usually on the forehead and across the nose, may or may not go away after pregnancy. It's really not reccomended by doctors.

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My dr said the vitamin D from the sun is good for you n the baby. Of course wear sunscreen and don't lay out for hrs as the temperature increase inside your body and not good to over heat the baby. Go sun bathe and have fun just treat your body as an infant...sunscreen and no prolonged exposure to the sun😁

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You can go out in the sun but if it's higher than 75 I wouldnt be going on hikes. But you asked is sunbathing safe, no it's not.

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And make sure to reapply it every hour or so. It's easy to forget.

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Just stay hydrated and use sun screen!! It's totally safe :)

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I think it's fine as long as you don't overheat. With it being 70 it's ok. I'm not going out this summer bc before pregnancy, tanning outdoors became additive for me. I read that you do tan quicker being pregnant, so that's a plus!

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Just use plenty of sun screen and don't lay out for hours but it's perfectly fine

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