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Breastfeeding:can you tan while breastfeeding? or use mederma cream?
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Tanning unsafe: Tanning is unsafe whether you are nursing or not. There is nothing about it that makes it more unsafe while nursing however. Mederma used topically is ok while nursing.
Answered 6/25/2020
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