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Erica4886
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May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Hey ladies!! I'm currently 18 weeks pregnant with #2! Can't believe how fast it's going!! So I obv know that tanning salons are dangerous bc of various reasons! I worked at one when I was in hs so I know all about it! Now in the summer I tan very easily and would tan in moderation outside while pregnant and would make sure I stay cool and would cover my stomach.
Now my husbands brother is getting married end of March and I feel sooooo pasty white and I hate it!!! My mother in law just bought a tanning package and while we were there I noticed they had a new bed that just does your face and chest! What are your thoughts on tanning while pregnant in a bed that would just do the face???
I'm not saying I'm going to do it just wanted to here some others thoughts or experiences with this! Thanks!
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JME78
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
I have never been to a tanning salon, but I can't imagine tanning your face and chest could have any negative effect on the baby.
I would just be careful you don't get overheated, and I found my skin was super sensitive during pregnancy so I would watch that too.
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| Posted 2/21/15 8:49 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
It's probably pretty much the same as tanning outside. Jusr stay cool. Overheating would be my concern.
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| Posted 2/21/15 8:53 AM |
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Mom1234
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May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
what about spray tanning?
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| Posted 2/21/15 9:24 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Posted by Mom1234
what about spray tanning?
I know they have organic spray tans. Maybe that's an option?
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| Posted 2/21/15 9:34 AM |
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ElizaRags35
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May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
I wouldn't, not because of a risk to pregnancy but of the general risk that comes with tanning. I admit I love being tan and will lay out, with sunblock, in the summer. But I'd rather be pasty than go into a tanning booth.
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| Posted 2/21/15 10:10 AM |
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Naner325
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Posted by ElizaRags35
I wouldn't, not because of a risk to pregnancy but of the general risk that comes with tanning. I admit I love being tan and will lay out, with sunblock, in the summer. But I'd rather be pasty than go into a tanning booth.
I feel the same.
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| Posted 2/21/15 10:46 AM |
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MrsM84
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Posted by ElizaRags35
I wouldn't, not because of a risk to pregnancy but of the general risk that comes with tanning. I admit I love being tan and will lay out, with sunblock, in the summer. But I'd rather be pasty than go into a tanning booth.
Same! It has nothing to do with being pregnant and tanning -- I am firmly against tanning in general due to its health and safety risks. I'd be more likely to use a self-tanner or get an organic spray tan.
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| Posted 2/21/15 10:54 AM |
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cets1290
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I used to tan alot, but obviously now I know I shouldn't be... there's alot of airbrush places you can go to with a technician that actually sprays it on. Alot of them use all organic ingredients now that are safe for pregnancy
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drpepper318
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
I'd buy a good self-tanner or get a spray tan if they're safe during pregnancy, not sure. I guess if you normally feel okay about going tanning then I don't see how it would be much worse during pregnancy. I'm personally very much against tanning in the sun or tanning beds because I'm already at high risk for melanoma & other skin cancers so I won't do it pregnant or not. I'd rather just be pale, to me it's not worth the very real danger. But I can't see how tanning while pregnant would be any worse than tanning at any other time so if you normally go I'd think it would be the same.
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| Posted 2/21/15 11:41 AM |
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Loveme
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I would personally get airbrushed. I would just feel uncomfortable going to a tanning salon while PG even though the risks are probably similar if not the same to laying out.
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| Posted 2/21/15 12:51 PM |
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Erica4886
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May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Thanks everyone for all the responses!! I don't really feel comfortable going to the tanning salon when pregnant since I don't use tanning beds anymore when not pregnant! I think I'm going to look into a self tanner!! Thanks again!!!
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| Posted 2/21/15 1:09 PM |
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IVFmiracle
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Posted by Erica4886
Thanks everyone for all the responses!! I don't really feel comfortable going to the tanning salon when pregnant since I don't use tanning beds anymore when not pregnant! I think I'm going to look into a self tanner!! Thanks again!!!
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| Posted 2/21/15 3:26 PM |
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MrsA1012
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Mom1234
what about spray tanning?
I know they have organic spray tans. Maybe that's an option?
Yes, this is what I would do. So many places offer it now and there are good deals on groupon.
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NervousNell
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Re: May be a controversial topic but just wanted others opinions!
Posted by MrsA1012
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Mom1234
what about spray tanning?
I know they have organic spray tans. Maybe that's an option?
Yes, this is what I would do. So many places offer it now and there are good deals on groupon.
I have a woman who will come to your house and do it. Fm if you want her info and I will find it
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| Posted 2/21/15 6:22 PM |
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2andcounting
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if its just the top you should be fine but make sure you eat and drink a ton of water before hand. i also had sensitve skin this go around so be careful. how about a light spray tan?
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| Posted 2/22/15 7:44 PM |
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bluemmanem
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If you do find a great self tanner that's safe for pregnancy, can you post back here? T hanks!
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