can you use a tanning booth while pg?

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can you use a tanning booth while pg?
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Tue, 07-29-2003 - 8:07am
just wondering?
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Registered: 04-10-2003
Tue, 07-29-2003 - 8:31am
I'm wondering that too. I"m 3 days late and I'm going on vacation to the OUter Banks next week. I have 3 tanning appointments left. Can I use them?????????

~Shawn

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Registered: 06-30-2003
Tue, 07-29-2003 - 8:49am
morning ladies!

Personally, I wouldn't tan. A few days in the sun while on vacation is one thing, but to sit in a tanning booth and baking is another. I did some reading where they did studies that showed the ultraviolet rays in tanning booths break down folic acid. We all know folic acid is critical to the development of the baby...so you probably wouldn't want to intentionally break that down. I tanned, only once a week, up until I ovulated then stopped completely.

Have a good trip!

Rachel

TTC #1, C2, CD8

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Tue, 07-29-2003 - 9:15am
I think that if you know that you are pg you shouldn't tan in a tanning booth. I know that all the tanning salons by us won't let you tan if you are pg. I think that sitting out in the sun would be fine just remember to wear your sunscreen because it seems for some reason you attract a lot more sun when you are pg, don't ask me why, but when my sister and I were in FL this March she was 6 months pg, and she normally doesn't tan or burn at all, ouch big time burn. Just my two sense, enjoy your vacation!

~Julie ttc#1 c14cd19

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Registered: 04-22-2003
Tue, 07-29-2003 - 9:16am
You are not supposed to go in a tanning bed. However, using self tanning creams are ok. This is per the ob nurse at my dr's office.

Hope this helps.

Have a good vacation!

Kim

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Registered: 04-01-2003
Tue, 07-29-2003 - 9:59am
I wouldn't suggest using a tanning bed while pg, but my SIL who just had a baby 2 weeks ago tanned while she was pg. Everything turned out great for her, but you just never know what could happen I think.

Christi

 


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Registered: 04-10-2003
Tue, 07-29-2003 - 6:56pm
Thanks ladies. I'm going to hold off until I get AF. I am 3 days late now and do not want to chance anything.

Thanks for all the info!!!

~Shawn