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If I am breastfeeding, can I use a tanning bed?

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I want to get a jump start before the summer, but my coworker told me I shouldn't use a tanning bed if I am breastfeeding. She said that it will dry up my milk. Does anyone know if this is true?
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Re: If I am breastfeeding, can I use a tanning bed?

  • JessJones3645JessJones3645 member
    Sounds silly to me...
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  • megwittmegwitt
    Dont think you are supposed to...but dont know why?
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  • MominatorMominator
    That's ridiculous.
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  • mrsfrankmrsfrank member
    Is it safe to use a tanning bed? Will it affect my breastmilk?
    The 1997 Breastfeeding Answer Book, published by La Leche League International, states on page 382, "No evidence exists that the nursing mother's use of tanning beds has any effect on her breastfed baby."

    It is important to limit exposure so that burning is avoided. Some mothers have reported getting burnt nipples and breasts when using tanning beds. This is extremely painful so be sure to cover your nipples and breasts and use caution. If any vitamins or medications are suggested to enhance the tanning, be sure to check with your health care provider before taking them.
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  • lanie26lanie26 member

    Dry up your milk? Absolutely it will.

    This is why women in hot parts of the world have to use formula only. AND its why I stopped using a hair dryer. Was getting crusty milk after using it. Had to go curly.

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  • mrsain1105mrsain1105 member
    In General, tanning beds are not a good idea for the health of your skin, but I can't imagine how it would effect your milk.
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  • j.h.mommyj.h.mommy
    Um...no that is ridiculous! I say go for it, but in moderation, since it's really not that good for you anyways. And the hairdryer thing..come on! Are you trying to scare this mama!
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  • ali-1411ali-1411 member
    If you tan too much then the milk will get hot and burn the baby's mouth
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  • lanie26lanie26 member
    imageali-1411:
    If you tan too much then the milk will get hot and burn the baby's mouth
    This is true. My uncle's cousin's baby, who I met one time, had this happen. Still has the scars from the burnt tongue.
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  • ToosdaiToosdai member
    Just be sure that you don't do them both at the same time.
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  • mjclevemjcleve member

    imagelanie26:
    imageali-1411:
    If you tan too much then the milk will get hot and burn the baby's mouth
    This is true. My uncle's cousin's baby, who I met one time, had this happen. Still has the scars from the burnt tongue.

    lmao

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  • Erin Mary AckermanErin Mary Ackerman member

    Love yourself the way you are, sister.  If factory standard for you is lily white, embrace it.  You are what you are.  Causing damage to your skin at the cellular level to be a different shade is silly.

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  • mrswalker22mrswalker22
    Toosdai..... nice! :)
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  • pamarsheapamarshea
    imagelanie26:

    Dry up your milk? Absolutely it will.

    This is why women in hot parts of the world have to use formula only. AND its why I stopped using a hair dryer. Was getting crusty milk after using it. Had to go curly.

    Good thing I had to give up breastfeeding, I'd hate to see my hair air dryed and all.

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  • kittycarrkittycarr
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    imagelanie26:
    imageali-1411:
    If you tan too much then the milk will get hot and burn the baby's mouth
    This is true. My uncle's cousin's baby, who I met one time, had this happen. Still has the scars from the burnt tongue.

    lmao

    No, no no, there are hotspots just like the microwave.  If she gets a good massage first, she'll evenly spread the milk - it's just like shaking the bottle afterwards.

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  • LoriFalceLoriFalce member

    Cooks it down. Like ricotta.

    Ptttthhhhh! I have no idea.

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  • LoriFalceLoriFalce member
    imageBrahimBride:

    Love yourself the way you are, sister.  If factory standard for you is lily white, embrace it.  You are what you are.  Causing damage to your skin at the cellular level to be a different shade is silly.

    I am so white I am clear. If I had less melanin than I do right now, I would be invisible. I can get a sunburn making toast. I don't tan. I go from white to lobster in 12.4 seconds.

    And yet, I am okay with this. Embrace the pale, sweetie.

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  • CreamPuff06CreamPuff06
    imageLoriFalce:
    imageBrahimBride:

    Love yourself the way you are, sister.  If factory standard for you is lily white, embrace it.  You are what you are.  Causing damage to your skin at the cellular level to be a different shade is silly.

    I am so white I am clear. If I had less melanin than I do right now, I would be invisible. I can get a sunburn making toast. I don't tan. I go from white to lobster in 12.4 seconds.

    And yet, I am okay with this. Embrace the pale, sweetie.

    After many years in tanning beds and in the sun roasting myself I've decided to embrace the pale.  I really don't want to look like an alligator suitcase when I'm 60, I don't think that would be very attractive.

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