Tanning and or laying out in the sun while pregnant?

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Not looking for bashing, just curious on thoughts or info your doctors have given. Friend of mine tanned her whole pregnancy (not daily) & everything was fine. Her doc said just don’t over heat. I used to tan for the vitamin d. Haven’t since found out I’m pregnant. Just curious on what others are doing or not doing ;)

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You can tan. Just don’t stay out in the sun too long. I lived in Hawaii when I was pregnant with my first and you betcha I was at that beach at least once a week. I used to dig a hole for my belly so I could tan my back :)

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As in actually going outside instead of a sunbed?
If so, then wear spf 50, and make sure to stay well hydrated, and regularly go into the shade, or water to cool off.
People are pregnant in hot countries all the time, just be sun safe and smart about it, and limit exposure.

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I would guess if you can’t take a hot bath, you can’t tan.

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Enjoy the early aging and potential cancer :( baby will probably be fine

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Oh my goodness. Tanning will not affect your baby whatsoever! But it increases your risk of various skin cancers, premature ageing etc.

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You can definitely use a tanning bed while pregnant although I wouldn’t just because some of them get very hot. Laying in the sun near a pool is probably the best option. Just stay cool.

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I would never use a tanning booth. You can’t regulate your temperature in that. Super dangerous. 
I was in and out by the pool or ocean every summer day during my second trimester. I live in Southern California and it gets pretty hot...up to 100F+. Staying hydrated and getting into water or out of the sun when you start to feel warm, is the key.

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Are we talking about sun bed? Cos if so no way in hell should you use them. They damage adults and cause other problems I don’t think any professional would allow a pregnant woman in one or would fall on them if somthing was to happen

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I wouldn’t do a tanning bed because they get so warm. But I’d say sitting in the sun as long as you don’t over due it is fine! I did it when I was pregnant because I didn’t have my son til the end of August

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I guess I wouldn’t go try it because people in my family it’s the only time they get sunburnt badly

Tanning and or laying out in the sun while pregnant?

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