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Are Tanning Beds Dangerous for Pregnant Women?

Pregnancy and Tanning Beds

by: Adam Murray


With summer approaching, you would love to wear those cute maternity sun dresses, but you don't want to show off your pale white skin. Now, you need to decide what is the best way to tan without

 

Winter Pregnancy Dresses

Selecting winter pregnancy dresses can be a bit trickier than selecting clothes for the summer. For one, you cannot buy in advance because the clothes might become old-fashioned and you will have no idea of the size you will need by the time winter comes around.

Next, winter clothes are pretty bulky so if you're in your first term of pregnancy, you might even be able to fit into your old winter clothes. However, this becomes more complicated if you get bigger.

In such a scenario, consider wearing your old coat but without buttoning it up. If you can accessorize well then you might be able to carry off a stylish winter look.

Since desperate times call for desperate measures, borrow your husband's coat. It might not be very fashionable but at least it will keep you warm and snug.

If you must absolutely wear women's coats, well, then you might like to trawl the flea markets and buy a nice quality second-hand coat. Alternatively, a shawl or a poncho is also good substitute to a coat.

Or perhaps you might like to add some layers to your clothing instead of wearing one coat. If you team up the clothes with eye of colors and textures you might actually be able to hide the flab as well.

Think about a warm top, a color coordinated pull over with a woolen skirt and some warm leggings with matching muffler and mittens. Such an outfit will keep you warm and trendy at the same time.

possibly putting your baby in danger. Tanning beds during pregnancy are just as safe as tanning outside in the direct sunlight.

At this time there are no studies on the effects of tanning beds on the unborn child, so anything you hear is nothing but myths. The UV light used in tanning beds do not reach the child, therefore your baby is not at risk.

During the first trimester your doctor will advise you not to do anything that will raise your body's temperature, such as hot tubs, saunas, and tanning beds. But, it may be okay to have 10 -15 minute sessions while lying on your side or standing in a tanning booth, to prevent your blood flow from being restricted.

The most important thing to remember is to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. Your skin during pregnancy is also sensitive to burning, so you should start with short sessions until your body is tanned. Pregnancy and tanning beds is no more harmful to your child than lying in the sun. Just use common sense and make sure you are comfortable. It's always best to go with the motto, if you think it's not worth the risk.. then don't do it!



About The Author


Adam Murray is currently the webmaster and author of several websites, www.tanning-beds-resource.com/, is one of his newer additions.

 

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