I am going to tan today but i WANT TO KNOW IF IT IS SAFE FIRST
2007-12-29 07:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There are no studies that provide conclusive evidence that tanning beds directly harm your baby. However, the following are some ways that tanning beds can be harmful to you. Most health care providers advise against any activity that might raise your body temperature, such as saunas or tanning beds. Overheating is associated with spinal malformations in the baby.
Some studies also link UV rays and folic acid deficiency. Folic acid prevents neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and is especially important in the first trimester. During pregnancy, your skin is more susceptible to burning and chloasma, the dark splotches that appear on the face during pregnancy. Speak to your health care provider about the safety of tanning beds during pregnancy.
2007-12-29 07:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a myth people have often said it will cook the baby or whatever else you heard but really you are fine so long as you dont get overheated be sure to have a good fan on you and you stay cool stay hydrated drink water before and after really the only thing its gonna hurt is your beautiful skin thats why i gave it up
Ps i got the info from my doc he saud it was fine just stay cool plus he warned me about damaging my skin
2007-12-29 08:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny23 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would DEFINITELY read this article before you make your decision. Good luck to you and your baby.
http://www.babycenter.com/400_is-it-safe-to-use-self-tanning-lotions-or-tanning-beds-durin_506525_1001.bc
2007-12-29 07:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by katesomes84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is did you ever get a xray done they ask you if your pregnant first because of the raidition can hurt the baby thats just like a xray put its a tanning bed
2007-12-29 07:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
once again, not so. Raising your core body temp, which a tanning bed will, isn't good for the baby.
2007-12-29 07:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Baby on board ♥ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The experts are still not sure if it's safe for your baby. But it's not safe for you!! Don't do it!!
2007-12-29 07:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not do it! It's not healthy for anyone, and don't put your unborn child at risk like that.
It is not safe.
2007-12-29 07:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by That's not my name 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know . thats something to ask your doc.
2007-12-29 07:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't safe AT ALL. Please don't do it!
2007-12-29 07:12:10 · answer #9 · answered by Franky 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is absolutely not safe. Please don't do it.
2007-12-29 07:09:39 · answer #10 · answered by wpf7 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋