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My husband & i are ttc, i go tanning a couple times a week- do i need to stop when i become pregnant? or is it safe to tan indoors? or even outdoors?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Tanning: May feel great and look great not good for you. Excessive uv light skin cancer melanoma premature ageing of skin. Uncertain of effect on fetus. But you are embarking on a great journey with children. You responsible for being there and maintaining your health to see to there needs. Time to reconsider personal habits.
Answered 1/1/2013
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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.
Answered 3/3/2014
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