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Re: tanning while pregnant

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 14:33:50 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 2 Apr 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>Hi, I was wondering if it is okay to tan in a tanning bed while
>pregnant. I have heard that you do not want your body temp. to rise
>over 102 degrees. If this is so would it be okay to tan if I didnt pull
>down the lid and had air blowing on me? If not what is the reason? I am
>5 weeks pg and have been tanning for about 2 weeks. I just found out
>about being pg and have been tanning with the top open. Thanks for the
>any reply.

You are more likely to burn while you are pregnant, and the risk of overheating is present. I would advise against it. 

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG


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