Hi all! I found out last week that I’m pregnant. I believe I’m about 5 weeks! I love to have a tan as it makes me feel much more confident & beautiful. I am an avid self tanner user, but my boyfriend no longer wants me to use it because it stains our sheets. I do have access to a tanning bed, though, & was wondering if anyone has tanned throughout their pregnancy?

I read on my doctor’s website that tanning will not hurt the baby, and neither will brief exposure to saunas & hot tubs, just be sure to monitor body temperature & don’t overheat. Assuming I do not overheat my body, will it be safe to lay in the tanning bed regularly?

What do y’all think? Has anyone here done this, & what was your experience?

** please keep comments pleasant! I am not here to be judged. I obviously won’t do anything that will harm my baby, especially something as small as having a tan, but I do want to know more about it!