2007-03-11 00:04:48 · 23 answers · asked by kerie m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
omg the poor girl only asked if it was safe to use an sunbed whilst preg an ur all havin ago. why asume because shes askin thats shes preg she cud be doin reasearch or something you all need to get over yourselfs
2007-03-11 04:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by lucylu 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nhs 24 advise - There is currently no clear evidence about the effect of UV rays from sunbeds on an unborn baby. However, early studies show that there may be a link between increased UV rays and a folic acid deficiency. This is because UV rays can break down folic acid. Folic acid is very important in the development of the baby's neural system (brain and spinal cord), which is formed in the first trimester (weeks 1-13) of pregnancy.
If you really want to have a tan while you are pregnant, it is much safer to use fake tan than a sunbed. However, fake tanning when pregnant still isn't recommended and you
so going on their advise I would say no it is better to avoid sunbeds and faketan when pregnant. Congratulations and good luck with your pregnancy.
2007-03-11 12:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by jan h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going on a sunbed isn't safe, full stop. It significantly increases your risk of skin cancer.
It is not known whether the rays will harm your baby, because scientists don't go around doing potentially dangerous tests on pregnant women, and sunbeds haven't be around long enough for antedotal evidence.
It is thought that rays from sunbeds can result in folic acid defiency because it gets broken down before it can be absorbed. Your baby needs folic acid.
Your baby will need you around for many years to come, so stay off the sunbed!
2007-03-11 09:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would NOT! Getting a good tan is not as important as having a healthy baby. If there is any doubt in your mind you should know the answer. Use a spray on tanner. I'm sure if you are pregnant you are beautiful with that wonderful glow to your skin. You may not feel like it at times but no matter what you may think, you are beautiful! Enjoy being pregnant. It was the most wonderful time of my life. (Besides, after the baby is born, look out! lol)
2007-03-11 17:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunbeds are never a good thing to use, pregnant or not. They dramatically speed up the ageing of your skin, and double your risk of getting skin cancer. If you're still really desperate to continue - use fake tan out of a bottle instead. Be safe! :-)
2007-03-11 11:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by Butterscotch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun bed is good if it is between 5 am - 9 am & 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm in all conditions. As sun’s raise is good for health in various ways, during pregnant it is more useful to you & well as to the child, but ones you cross 6 months of pregnant then you should not go as it may harm the child, ones after the child is out & it is of 1 month you can continue.
Hope all goes well with you & you child. Take care.
2007-03-11 13:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by Jairam K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO,sunbeds are dangerous to adults so imagine what they do to your unborn baby
2007-03-11 08:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by mimi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read in my Moms-to-be Magazine that you should not go to any tanning beds when pregnant. It has something to do with the amount of UVB rays that are absorbed into your skin/body.... But I don't know the medical reasons other than that!
2007-03-11 09:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by Glory 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is NEVER safe to go on a sunbed, pregnant or not. Skin cancer kills.
2007-03-11 08:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Better to be safe than sorry....try using the new body lotions that are on the market now which give your body a natural hint of colour. Reduces the risk of skin cancer and is quicker and more cost effective!!!
2007-03-11 08:08:40 · answer #10 · answered by squeegy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋