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windest
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Dont judge me for asking this but...
how bad is it to go in a tanning bed while pregnant? Not for the tan but bc I get rashes and tanning makes them go away. My legs are covered right now  and I know that 8 min in a tanning bed would make it go away. How bad can 8 min be? 
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Lanabean
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I would never judge you or anyone! I really don't know a thing about this but I'm pretty certain my "what to expect" book says best to avoid...much like teeth whitening that i miss so much...
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| Posted 10/1/10 7:53 PM |
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Jen2999
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I think they would be most worried about your body temp rising during that time.
I couldnt do it, even though I do go for the same reason you listed. Luckily for me my excema was pretty good while I was pregnant. I just felt like I would be "microwaving" my baby. LOL.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:13 PM |
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MrsYank
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
bad. sorry 
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:20 PM |
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imsoready
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I wouldn't do it because when I use to go tanning before pregnancy every time I would get out I would feel dizzy and just "off" then again that might be just my reaction
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:21 PM |
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Ever-After
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
oh, I definitely wouldn't judge you for asking this. Honestly, I wouldn't risk it. I've heard that it's really dangerous while pregnant mostly because of the rising of your temp. If you feel like it's really important, I would say to at least call your dr FIRST or wait till your next appointment to discuss this. S/he would know better than any of us.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:26 PM |
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MommaBear
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Posted by MrsYank
bad. sorry
ITA! Really bad!
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:09 PM |
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springsandra
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I'm pretty sure self-bronzers / tanners are totally fine, though. (I agree with everyone else about the tanning bed itself.) Oh, and there's nothing wrong at all with asking that!
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:26 PM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
No one would judge you for asking an innocent question!! 
I've heard that tanning beds are an absolute no-no when pregnant. Sorry!
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:49 PM |
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Like the others said, I'd be more worried about your temperature rising.
So no, I wouldn't risk it.
But maybe you can ask your doc what could be a safer alternative for the rashes?
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| Posted 10/1/10 10:05 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Can you contact a dermatologist that does light therapy? Maybe they can do it just on your legs.
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| Posted 10/1/10 10:57 PM |
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
They say your skin is more sensitive to the sun which it is. It may make your skin even worse.
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| Posted 10/1/10 11:01 PM |
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IheartF&M
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Posted by Maria31
No one would judge you for asking an innocent question!!
I've heard that tanning beds are an absolute no-no when pregnant. Sorry!
ITA....what about OTC creams?
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| Posted 10/1/10 11:16 PM |
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littlebeanz
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Not judging but sounds like a bad idea...I did a self tanner once when preggo and dr said it was fine...
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| Posted 10/2/10 4:30 AM |
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EckoRed81504
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I'd stay away
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| Posted 10/2/10 7:50 AM |
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DSLaff
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
i asked my tanning bed guy and he said he has woman that come in that are preggos all the time, you just have to do what u feel comfy with. I wanted to very badly but decided not too bc like a turkey sando even though i know i will be fine i would have been more worried the whole time that enjoying myself
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| Posted 10/2/10 8:28 AM |
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I feel your pain......I have bad eczema and tanning really helps. I haven't gone in a long time though even before I got pregnant because Im scared of skin cancer. I used to have a prescription but I haven't used it since getting pg because of the steroid in it. I use otc cortisone cream instead. It doesn't work as good as the prescription (or tanning) but helps with the itching
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| Posted 10/2/10 9:23 AM |
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HopingTCSoon
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Posted by windest
how bad is it to go in a tanning bed while pregnant? Not for the tan but bc I get rashes and tanning makes them go away. My legs are covered right now and I know that 8 min in a tanning bed would make it go away. How bad can 8 min be?
Thank you for asking this!! Unfortunately, I am a tanning bed queen but have not since I got my BFP. I miss it so much and I do it soley for the color  I feel so pale but I too would feel like I would be microwaving my baby!...I opted for Jergens products. I know you need it for a diff reason, sometimes they have those partial machines where your whole body isn't in a bed...I don't see that being as bad but would ask your doc first!
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| Posted 10/2/10 9:33 AM |
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meli722
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
i would be nervous about your body temp rising too much
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| Posted 10/2/10 11:47 AM |
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Camroy
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
What about the standing booths? I haven't tanned in years but I remembered being cooler in the booth than the bed.
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| Posted 10/2/10 8:32 PM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I would talk to your doctor see what they say. I personally would not do it.
As stinky as it may be having the rash on your leg, I've endured bad skin, stretch marks that I never had with my previous PG, amongst other things I wish I didn't have to have, but I know when the baby comes it will all go away (well except the stretch marks) Hang in there!
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| Posted 10/2/10 8:43 PM |
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nycgirl
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Pregnancy is an immune suppressant. Your rashes will absolutely go away. I have some eczema which is only coming back 6 weeks after I delivered. Give it a little time.
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| Posted 10/3/10 1:17 AM |
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RegalBeagle
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
I was told it is horrible by my OB. I asked her about UV light when I got my nails done and it led to a conversation about tanning.
She said it is like cooking the fetus.
Others might disagree, but why take a chance.
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| Posted 10/3/10 9:39 AM |
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windest
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Windy
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Re: Dont judge me for asking this but...
Ok... I won't do it. I felt nervous about it already but now the thought of "microwavng' the baby def makes me not wanna do it. Thanks ladies!
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| Posted 10/3/10 5:42 PM |
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