Is it safe to tan in a tanning bed or use self-tanning products while pregnant?

During first trimester....

Is it safe to tan in a tanning bed or use self-tanning products while pregnant?
while i use tanning beds...they aren't safe to use while pregnate, excessive UV rays can do damage, especially being in such a small confined space. I really dont see where the spray on/lotion tanners would be a problem at all. If there is any sort of risk, it will be notated on the side of the bottle.
Reply:its not safe to use tanning beds PERIOD.
Reply:Tanning beds are not safe, overall.





Tanning beds are definitely not recommended during pregnancy, and sunless tanners have not been researched very extensively, so the jury is out there. Probably not worth the risk, especially in the first trimester.
Reply:Why would you want to?





You're pregnant.. the days of being hot hot hot are over for a little while.
Reply:I have no idea about the self-tanners. I doubt much research has been done in that area. Call your OB and ask. My gut instinct is that they are OK, but if you want to be safer than safe, avoid all unnecessary cosmetic stuff while pregnant. I did not consider covering my prematurely grey hair unnecessary. I was only 25! I was already huge (I lost all of the weight and then some after my kids were born), and I did not want to look 20 years older than I actually am! I did shy away from acne meds with salycidic (sp?) acid, as that is the same as asprin, and I was worried about absorbtion through the skin. First pregnancy; no hair color, nail polish, or coffee. Second pregnancy (with a more moderate OB/GYN): infrequent hair color, nail polish without toluene and formaldehyde, and one cup of coffee each morning (I had a toddler to keep up with, and I was practically comatose in the mornings).





As far as a tanning bed, that is NEVER safe for you, but I doubt it would be dangerous for your baby.





All natural skin colors are beautiful. If you are a woman with rich, espresso colored skin, that is gorgeous. If you are a fair Black Irish gal like me, that is also gorgeous.





You can always use a powdered bronzer on your face if you feel palid. Personally, I get ticked off when my face and arms darken while I am at the park (using SPF 50) with my kiddos. Not becasue I don't like dark skin, but becasue then, my tummy and legs don't seem to match the top half of my body :) I look like a weird paper doll who is normal on the top half, and a vampire on the bottom half!





As far as not being hot hot hot during pregnancy...my hubby couldn't keep his paws off of me while I was pregnant the second time. I took care of my looks and was the kind of woman who didn't look pregnant from the back. I wore nice (inexpensive) clothes, and paid attention to my hair and makeup. I looked better then than I do now, with two small children! About a year after both of my children were born, I was back to my normal size (a 4). Just breastfeeding and walking, along with a sensible diet. Yes, my boobs are droopier after brithing 2 kids in 22 months, but other than that, and several years of age, I am as good-looking as I was before having children. Motherhood does not mean you have to look frumpy!
Reply:very dangerous, pregnant or not!! i heard they are worse than being in the sun
Reply:Why not just put yourself into a microwave?





Common sense tells me this would be a bad idea.
Reply:Well I am a mother of 3 and pregnant agin, and I would say NO to the tanning bed. OB Drs tell you not to take hot baths or showers, so I really dont think that being in a tanning bed is very smart. I cant stand the heat and it makes me sick even being in it. I guess it is your baby, so all I can is I guess do whatever you want.
Reply:I asked my doctor when I was pregnant, and he said that it was OK to use self tanners. I just used it on my legs, so I didn't look like a ghost!! Hope this helps!!


Good Luck!
Reply:no do not use a tanning bed....its like cooking your baby. But the tanning oils will be fine.