Most of the summer I want to go to the beach, soak in the hot sand and soak up the sun is collected in a bag swimsuit, beach slippers and summer sundresses and go on vacation. And even if you will soon become a mother, it should not be a hindrance to take a trip to the sea or to the beach. After Pregnancy - not a disease, and positive emotions and you and your child will benefit only.
And here arises another question: whether pregnant women can sunbathe? Do not bring harm to the summer sun mother and baby's health? To avoid this, take the process of tanning wisely.
Sunburn during pregnancy - benefits and harms. No ban on tanning for pregnant women does not exist. On the contrary, if you approach this process intelligently and responsibly, the sun will be even useful. Firstly, through the action of sunlight to produce vitamin D, without which the body can not absorb calcium. In addition, vitamin D is an excellent antioxidant and anti-depressant, so the sun's rays help to improve mood. Also the sun has beneficial effect on the immune system and metabolic processes in the body.
Sunbathing during pregnancy is not harmful as in the early stages, and late, permitting health. But it should be done with great caution, because uncontrolled exposure to the sun can lead to uterine bleeding and even provoke a threat of miscarriage.
In addition, hormonal changes in pregnant women, produced a large amount of estrogen, and tan is faster than usual. Also, due to changes in hormonal levels, exposure to the sun can lead to the appearance of age spots on the skin.
Therefore, in order not to burn the skin and do not cause harm, we must adhere to simple rules.
1. The best time for a safe tan - before 11 am and after 16 pm.
2. It is not necessary to go to the beach, if the air temperature exceeds 30 degrees. This may adversely affect the pregnancy and the development of the baby. At a minimum, you run the risk of heat stroke.
3. Not in direct sunlight, sunbathe in the shade or under an umbrella. Sunbathing in the sun can not be pregnant, because due to hormonal changes, they sunburn quickly develops.
4. Before going to the beach not to load too tightly, but not fast. Bring a fruit for a snack.
5. Keep drinking regime. Be sure to grab a beach with a bottle of clear, non-carbonated water.
6. Pregnant women best not to sunbathe on the hot sand, and prefer to chaise longue.
7. Do not forget about applying sunscreen properly sized for your skin type.
8. Going to the beach, wear loose-fitting clothing made of natural fabrics, and do not forget a hat and sunglasses.
Is it possible for pregnant women to sunbathe in the solarium. Nowhere does it say that it is forbidden. Yet doctors recommend against tanning during pregnancy is to abstain, because a sufficient number of studies that can confirm the safety of staying in the solarium for the health and development of the future baby, not conducted.
And if a reasonable tan at the beach or at sea during pregnancy will bring only positive emotions and charge of health, say the same for indoor tanning, alas, can not. Take care of yourself and stay healthy!
