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Q: Tanning Bed While Pregnant!

asked by: octoberbaby2006 on May 24th, 2006

New User

As you can see this is a very sensitive issue. My doctor told me this time around (my second baby) that tanning beds and uv rays have been known to cause neural tube defects in some pregnancies. I am an avid tanner and love to be tan myself, but why risk it? So, if your tan is actually more important than your baby's health, go for it. Otherwise, take a break not only from alcohol and all other toxins, but for your skin as well. It is only 40 weeks, not your whole life.

Opinionated,

october 2006 baby

Replies(5)

Bridget

replied on May 24th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

Lol sandra.

And lol at the fact that this thread is from almost 2 years ago.

laura_friesen

replied on May 28th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Hey ladies , I am a big tanner too but when ur pregnant why risk it? I think we can handle not being dark for 9 months. Rather be safe than sorry :p

trishabunny

replied on May 28th, 2006

Experienced User

Are you serious. That actually works hmmm

Emma2

replied on May 29th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I was at the Dr. This past friday and decided to ask if we can tan. His reply: pregnant or not do it within moderation (not hours in direct sun) and with protection is fine! Not tanning bed though...Just plain old regular sun.

MamiClaudia

replied on May 29th, 2006

Experienced User

I never went tanning in a bed or anything its not good for you in the first place so why anyone would do that while they are prego is beyond me!
N lol @ sandra wit the cola.. Dat is funny... You can get a tan and take the buildup off your bar battery at the same time hehe.

You can get a tan from going and walking around in the sun for 20 minutes everyday you dont need to fry yourself and the baby.. Dam

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