Can you lay in the tanning bed if you are pregnant

Is it okay to lay in the tanning bed while your pregnant??

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It isn’t the UV rays that affects the baby. You can lay out in the natural sun as long as you stay hydrated. The problem is the temperature in the tanning bed. It is like the no hut tub rule. Keep in mind that your baby is surrounded by flu…

Why isn’t it safe to lay in the tanning bed while pregnant??

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my doctor told me that he never condones tanning beds to anyone because of how bad it is for your skin, however he said, that laying in a tanning bed WILL NOT HURT YOUR BABY. anyone who says other wise can argue with my doctor. the rays fro…

Is it ok to lay in the tanning bed while pregnant?

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In general, heat is not good for your body while pregnant, which is why might choose to avoid a jacuzzi, sauna, hot bath and tanning bed while pregnant. Read this article for more information: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealt…

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

Can you still go to a tanning bed if you pregnant? Can you lay out in the sun if being pregnant?

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A: Dont go to tanning beds. My dad had skin cancer and tanning beds increase your risk on having it! instead i would use spf 15 sunscreen and tan in the sun.

Can you get in the Tanning bed if Pregnant,& If I cover belly?

Q: I asked a ? Monday about just laying out in the sun & some girl said that I could go in the tanning bed because she did it while pregnant with all 3 baby’s! I didn’t think that would really be a safe Idea to do,any suggestions,Thanks & Happpy Easter to All!!!Oh & I’m 19 weeks,due August 15th!!

A: the worry with tanning is not the rays from the bed. Tanning raises your body temperature putting it in the same category as hot tubs and saunas or very hot showers or baths. When the mothers natural body temperature is raised there can be damage done to the baby. here are some links about it that you might want to read. ultimately it ends up being up to you. Make sure talk to your doctor as well.

pregnant ladies or mommies please answer!?

Q: ok. so i am like dying to lay in the tanning bed. i am a little over 5 weeks pregnant, and i was wondering if it would be ok for me to lay? i have read that as long as i dont lay too long that it should be fine because tanning beds can give you some vitamins. but have any of you all tanned while pregnant? i dont want to do anything that is going to harm my baby!

A: Hello, I am 20 weeks pregnant with my little sweetheart. He’s due in July so I’m naming him Leo. Some tips about pregnancy are-*avoid excess amounts of cheese*don’t eat fish*stay AWAY from tanning beds*do a gentle amount of exercise*avoid stress*take vitamin supplements*charge your camera to capture those special momentsHope this answers your question, Leo’s mummy xx