Boating & being in the sun

kt012885 · May 2012

Hello again- sorry for all the questions- but like I said before my appt isn't for another month- so I have all these things running through my mind.

My H & I have a boat & boat on the Mississippi every Saturday in the summer- from late morning til evening- so all day. I normally lay out all day and I do wear sunscreen but not much. Do I need to apply more sunscreen and just go under the canopy once in a while or is being out all day ok? Of course I'd still love to be out and about all day. I'm the DD boat driver yay! Thanks ladies!

Bingo1116 · May 2012

You should absolutely apply sunscreen (whether you are pregnant or not)! I know with my first pregnancy, my skin was way more sensitive and more susceptible to burning. This summer I will need to wear sunscreen just to be out for an hour. For a whole day, I'll need a whole bodysuit to keep from getting burnt!

kt012885 · May 2012

Ok thanks! Well I do wear sunscreen- I prob should apply it more often than I do but yeah I was wondering if being in the sun was bad for the baby. I know that tanning in a tanning salon prob is a no no- so I didn't know if it would be a prob being in the sun. Sorry if it's a stupid question.

kt012885 · May 2012

Bingo1116:
You should absolutely apply sunscreen (whether you are pregnant or not)! I know with my first pregnancy, my skin was way more sensitive and more susceptible to burning. This summer I will need to wear sunscreen just to be out for an hour. For a whole day, I'll need a whole bodysuit to keep from getting burnt!

I tan very easily- and never really have burnt before- so I just apply it to my nose and shoulders and I'm usually ok. I'll def apply more this summer! Thanks!

Ax2 · May 2012

Ditto pp's, it won't harm the baby, but since being pregnant my skin has been super sensitive and burning far worse than usual. Keep it in mind.

julliette888 · May 2012

Sunscreen is a must.. with the hormone surge we are more prone to freckles and dark spots..

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · May 2012

You should be wearing sunscreen all day anyways.

That being said, your skin in pregnancy may become very sensitive, and may become splotchy and tan unevenly, especially on your face. On your face, it is called Melasma.

My esthetician tells me to wear face cream with sunblock every single day even days that I will only be going to and from the car. I did not have any skin discoloration with my DS (and he was born in August), so I will be doing the same thing again this summer.

As far as the sun harming your pregnancy, it will not, but the skin discoloration on the face can be a big cosmetic issue.

Stillharbor · May 2012

I don't know about others. But I've noticed that my skin is REALLY sensitive! Every little thing makes me itch or tickle. I shaved (dry, which I know is bad) but I ended up with razor burn that lasted for 2 days! Can you say ouch! MH and I went to see the Lion King musical and the burn was so distracting and sleeping with my legs touching the mattress hurt.

I would err on the side of caution and use a stronger SPF than you normally would, especially if you're fair skinned.

ClairHJ · May 2012

My hubby & I were outside this past weekend for MAYBE 45 mins & my feet were on FIRE!!! Needless to say I will definately be bathing in sunscreen for our vacation this year!! I should've known something was up a few weeks ago. I'm a hair stylist & having my hands in chemicals all day long, I can really tell it is doing crazy things to my skin. Sunscreen for sure!!