Question 1

can a tanning bed affect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Ever due to skin cancer risks. Not recommended during pregnancy either.

Question 2

is it safe to use tanning lotions during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Tanning is not safe and is not recommended for anyone. It increases the risk of skin cancer and accelerates facial and body aging. Sunscreen with titanium and zinc can help protect you from uva and uvb rays, but avoiding sun exposure is best. Spray tanning and tanning lotions are a reasonable alternative to achieve a bronzed look, but they may not be safe for pregnant/ lactating women.

Question 3

i'm under 18 and i have stretch marks on my stomach and side from pregnancy. will tanning make them better or worse?

Accepted Answer

Neither?: It may make them more or less visible depending upon their location and extent. Stretched skin will probably not tan normally or evenly. Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.

Question 4

why would i have pregnancy symptoms with three negative h.p.t results?

Accepted Answer

Like what?: Are you referring to nausea, cravings, fatigue, euphoria? Several other conditions could mimic pregnancy (viral syndromes, psychological strain). See your gynecologist for a more personalized advice.

Question 5

husban & me had sex after my p. with no protection we r wanting a baby is a pregnancy posible my cicle is regular 28 days p. started on feb 11 sex 14?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unprotected sex always has a chance of leading to a pregnancy.

Question 6

diastasis rectus from pregnancy (10 months p.partum) is it worth spending time on planking and other core exercises?  will they help with core at all?

Accepted Answer

Exercise may help: Abdominal and core exercises may help to strenghten the abdominal muscles and as a result may improve diastasis recti. This is not an hernia as there is no defect in the rectus fascia, hence there is no risk of bowel herniation or strangulation. If it persists despite exercises and interferes with your daily activities then you may consider surgical plication of the rectus muscles to each other.

Question 7

ms and tanning?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: But, the real issue is heat exposure, which can induce fatigue and/ or pseudo-relapse problem.  If body temperature stays relatively normal, even with sun exposure, low chance of increased symptoms.  Too much heat, can get a Uhtoff's phenomenon with possible loss of vision. Does reverse with cooling.

Question 8

how to stop pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Celibacy: Benifeits of celibacy includes
.Avoid getting hpv which can lead to cervical cancer, or even throat cancer contracted from oral sex. 
Reduce risk of other stds such as herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts
reduce risk of unwanted pregnancy
reduce risk of marrying someone solely because of an unwanted pregnancy.

Question 9

signs of 1 week pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not many: Often early on in pregnancy some women have no new symptoms at all. Usually one of the first symptoms is nausea  or "morning sickness" some women also report change in smell and/or cravings for certain foods but often no symptoms.

Question 10

2month pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms can be:: Heartburn, indigestion, abdominal bloating, increased faltulence (gas), constipation, swelling of hands and feet. There are more symptoms and it can vary from one woman to another. Sometimes, pre-pregnancy conditions may worsen like ance, depression or hypertension. In some women ance may actually improve. There are several websites and applications you can download to track your pregnancy.

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