Tanning bed

cheza382

so another beauty related question. I know there are all sortsa risks associated with tanning beds and skin cancer and so on.

I was wondering has anyone here went tanning while pregnant, if so how often, how long and what was your doctors response?

I used to go at least 1ce a month durring this time of year but since my pregnancy I've stopped tanning completely and only sun bathed about 3 times this summer to avoid and damage to my skin and not dry it out and aid in stretch marks appearing (which I also know are inevitable if your going to get them).

I'm hitting a point in my pregnancy where I really miss some of my beauty regimes and would love to hear other womans experiences.

Thanks in advance for your responses!

ebilbao

cheza382 said:

so another beauty related question. I know there are all sortsa risks associated with tanning beds and skin cancer and so on.

I was wondering has anyone here went tanning while pregnant, if so how often, how long and what was your doctors response?

I used to go at least 1ce a month durring this time of year but since my pregnancy I've stopped tanning completely and only sun bathed about 3 times this summer to avoid and damage to my skin and not dry it out and aid in stretch marks appearing (which I also know are inevitable if your going to get them).

I'm hitting a point in my pregnancy where I really miss some of my beauty regimes and would love to hear other womans experiences.

Thanks in advance for your responses!

QFP

riansmommie

cheza382 said:

Wow 1st off I never said I was jumping in a bed as we speak, I am well aware of the dangers of both tanning and other forms of over heating you body and core temp. I was just asking for shared stories and experiences. It's a shame there's so much negativity on a place meant to share and promote positivity during pregnancy.

While I appreciate the concern on this matter it was not meant to elicit such whiplash. I appreciate the honesty as well but to clarify things, there's is nothing that I do without consulting my doctor 1st. By no means would I ever consider taking any information from any one on a forum and base my actions on that alone or anyone other then my doctor.

As far as the remarks regarding my beauty habits, what I may find a part of my routine others may consider unnecessary and that's completely fine. Vain or not, I'm comfortable with what I choose to do.

If you know the dangers then why would still even think about it!? That's just dumb.

LaxMOM44

ashtonkitty1 said:

I love to be tan myself, but tanning beds aren't safe.  I wouldn't consider them during pregnancy personally since I don't use them anymore non-pregnant.  I opt for some good bronzer.  Might I recommend Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing primer and Smashbox Halo Blush?  I have been told multiple times that I'm "glowing."  People assume it's the pregnancy, but it's probably not!!

Well I'm glad something useful came from this ridiculous post, I have been looking for a good primer.

cheza382

ebilbao said:

cheza382 said:

so another beauty related question. I know there are all sortsa risks associated with tanning beds and skin cancer and so on.

I was wondering has anyone here went tanning while pregnant, if so how often, how long and what was your doctors response?

I used to go at least 1ce a month durring this time of year but since my pregnancy I've stopped tanning completely and only sun bathed about 3 times this summer to avoid and damage to my skin and not dry it out and aid in stretch marks appearing (which I also know are inevitable if your going to get them).

I'm hitting a point in my pregnancy where I really miss some of my beauty regimes and would love to hear other womans experiences.

Thanks in advance for your responses!

QFP

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ebilbao

What does your doc say about it?

amedbery

I'm not educated on this matter in terms of safety, but being stuck in a tanning bed in my current condition sounds like the seventh layer of hell. It just sounds like something that is a bad idea, but I would ask your MD.

ETA effin' words man

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ebilbao

I used to tan in beds until about five years ago, but I would never do it pregnant.

beachy6

My co-worker/amazing friend was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, whilst trying to raise two small children. She beat her "less than 5% odds of survival" and I'm pretty sure I'll never tan again because of watching her go through this. So, my advice is always to avoid tanning, especially tanning beds, pregnant or not.

Plus, I am hot as hell 100% of the day. Why in the world would I want to go lay on my back (ouch) in a coffin of cancer (leather skin) and sweat even more than I already do all day long? Sounds like an insane idea.

But, hey, it's your life and your pregnancy. Internet strangers don't care what you do to age your skin faster.

ssm1218

I tanned all the time in my late teens to mid twenties - I cringe every time I think about it now. I know it's not a microwave per say but thats how I think of it and I would never do that pregnant. It's not worth it. If it's dangerous for you normally I can't imagine it's anyways dangerous pregnant. I don't know if self tanners are much better with all be chemicals soaking into your skin either. I'm getting a mani and pedi right now!

AllTheTeaInChina

If you're looking for color, try spray tan. Don't bake your baby.

hollieandaaron2012

I would say no since I feel that with the hormones the sun could be more dangerous. I got a nastey burn on a cloudy day and I blame the hormones. I have also heard of skin cancer accelerating in pregnant women. We're almost to the end so just try to wait a few more months.

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riansmommie

I'm now singing "you're so vain"

BdblZ

Melanomas are sexy - I say tan away! /sarcasm

MaineMama

No. Just no.

I wear sunblock every day, and wear a sun hat when I'm outside, I STILL got more brown spots on my nose and cheeks this summer. I would never seek those out.

Cadg0986

How awesome would it be if your baby came out all tan too?! You should just go do it and tell us how it goes!!
(SARCASM).


Don't take unnecessary risks because of your skewed thoughts on what beauty is. Like a previous poster said, go get a mani/pedi, massage, etc.. Why would you want to tan in the first place? Do you like the idea of being 35 and your skin looking like chewed leather?! Or what about the idea of having cancer? Totally not worth it in my eyes.

drpayne

What does COMMON FUCKING SENSE tell you?

JRod13

Uh...seriously? I'm going with hell no on this one. I can also pretty much guarantee your doc will look at you like a you're a total moron if you ask.

BayCamp

I used to spray weekly (I like to be tan but not get cancer) my doc recommended even stopping that. Your skin reacts much differently when pregnant and the chemicals aren't good for baby if you inhale them. In fact on the form to cancel membership, one of the options to select was pregnancy.

I get it, I look like Casper and it sucks. But it's just one of the many sacrifices you've got to make now that you're a mom.

leoandethansmom

I honestly do not understand the "vanity" in tanning. I am extremely pale, so much so that I get made fun of all summer if I wear anything that shows my legs. I LOVE my porcelain white skin and so does my husband, it's one of the things that attracted him to me ( @slaps stay way from my skin woman!). I have a husband and a son who are Hispanic and while yes their skin is beautifully brown, it is meant to be that way. Why is it important to be tan? I really, really have never understood this.

As far as a tanning bed while pregnant, considering it's not healthy ever, I don't recommend it. But hey, I'm not a doctor, maybe you should ask your OB.

 

Edit cuz bad punctuation bothers me

Shortstack06

I got sun burnt as a child with 2nd degree burns, my mom thought we were playing inside while we were in fact outside. I have scars on my shoulders that will never go away. I have never tanned nor do I have the intention to. The pain isn't worth it, my MIL has a tanning bed in her house and used it frequently. Her skin looked like leather.

nopegoat

Wait. What?! Why? No.

colliebabe

Slaps said:

Wow! Vain much! I would not ever go under a sun bed, pregnant or not. But if you want to do it, ask your Dr not us!

This. I used to go when I was in high school and I regret it now.

KSK127

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

Serunatu

Do you understand why you aren't supposed to hot tub or sauna while pregnant? Tanning does the same thing. Too hot for baby. You have like 3 months left, just wait. Get your hair or nails done instead.

nopegoat

@leosmom25‌ my H isn't Hispanic but has really olive skin that tans as soon as he even thinks about the sun. My boys have inherited it from him. I stay super pale and stick out like a sore thumb around them lol. It use to bother me, now I really don't care. I would rather, ya know, not have skin cancer.

drpayne

KSK127 said:

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

I think being honest is better than giving terrible advice. Just saying.

JRod13

KSK127 said:

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

Google doesn't judge. Google understands. Google can also answer this moronic ass question .

Shortstack06

KSK127 said:

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

Sunbathing vs. a tanning bed are COMPLETELY different. Yes hazards are everywhere but why willingly put your unborn, defenseless child at risk?! Edit:iPad sucks

riansmommie

KSK127 said:

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

I'm pretty disgusted with your horrible shitty advice!!!!

leoandethansmom

KSK127 said:

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

Oh really? So are you a doctor? Cuz I'm pretty sure that raising your core temperature, especially in the third trimester, can be very harmful for your baby. Not to mention, with all of the knowledge about tanning (in beds or the sun) causing skin cancer, it's pretty dumb to tan anyways. Sure that's just my opinion, but I'm also NOT A DOCTOR, nor am I OP's doctor. Ask a question on an internet forum, you're going to get blunt honesty with a dash of snark and sarcasm. It's cute to be a WK though.

nesenotes

I didn't even think people still went under a lamp. Just spray tan!

Manateearmz

Ask your OB, but be prepared for this face o_O

What is the purpose of wanting to tan? So you can look artificial in the fall? So you can look like leather in your delivery photos?

No. Don't tan, if you insist on giving yourself cancer you can wait a measly 2 months until your baby is out.

Manateearmz

@ksk127 stop giving bad advice on the internet.

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LaxMOM44

KSK127 said:

I am pretty disgusted at all the responses, makes me wonder why anyone would ask any honest question on this site. Judgemental and down right mean. There are hazards everywhere, and i personally know there are far worse things than sunbathing. Its all in perspective. To the woman that asked this, if you are comfortable tanning once or twice a week i am sure your baby will be just fine.

Right.....well thanks for that.

drpayne

Also..... People still tan?

Manateearmz

drpayne said:

Also..... People still tan?

I thought people stopped doing this at 18.

cheza382

Wow 1st off I never said I was jumping in a bed as we speak, I am well aware of the dangers of both tanning and other forms of over heating you body and core temp. I was just asking for shared stories and experiences. It's a shame there's so much negativity on a place meant to share and promote positivity during pregnancy.

While I appreciate the concern on this matter it was not meant to elicit such whiplash. I appreciate the honesty as well but to clarify things, there's is nothing that I do without consulting my doctor 1st. By no means would I ever consider taking any information from any one on a forum and base my actions on that alone or anyone other then my doctor.

As far as the remarks regarding my beauty habits, what I may find a part of my routine others may consider unnecessary and that's completely fine. Vain or not, I'm comfortable with what I choose to do.

leoandethansmom

Did I miss the rules of the bump stating this is a place to promote and share positivity during pregnancy? I'm all for support for the women around here who give and receive support, but I really don't see why asking a question about an unhealthy (while pregnant or not) practice should solicit positivity. Not to mention, the question was asked by someone who has not taken the time to get to know anyone here nor have they given any support when it's been needed.