Solariums & Pregnancy
It's widely debated whether women should use solariums, or tanning booths, while they are pregnant. This is because prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays could harm both the mother and the child.
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Skin Damage
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Women's skin could be more easily damaged or get sunburned because their skin can be extra-sensitive during pregnancy.
Overheating
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If you use a tanning bed while pregnant, you must avoid becoming overheated, especially in the first trimester, since it can cause spinal damage in unborn children.
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Position
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Lying on your back isn't recommended during pregnancy because the extra weight can put too much pressure on a vein, causing dizziness or fainting.
Folate
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Exposure to ultraviolent rays in solariums are believed to reduce folate, a nutrient in the blood that's crucial to fetal development.
Chloasma
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Chloasma---which are dark patches of pigment that appear on your face because of the increase of hormones during pregnancy---can worsen if you use a solarium.
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