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can i use a sunbed if im breastfeeding?

28 replies

ditsydoll · 16/07/2013 10:25

Obviously not at the same time, tried asking elsewhere and didn't get much response so thought I'd ask here..
I know of the obvious dangers of using a subbed bit just wanted to know of its ok to use while breastfeeding.

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ICBINEG · 16/07/2013 12:43

hmm you know how moles change during pregnancy and breast feeding? A totally non-optimum time for challenging your skins cancer resistance.

You won't hurt the baby unless you think being left without a mum might hurt them....

Cakebaker35 · 16/07/2013 13:11

I'm just back from the latest of many trips to a dermatologist at hospital as i'm having several moles/freckles removed and have had a lot done over the years. I've never had a sun bed and just in case you are in any doubt how dangerous they are then dermatologist told me over 90% of his melanoma patients have used them, they are considerably more dangerous than sun exposure as your skin has no time to build up melanin levels to give itself a little protection. Even if you don't get cancer you will look about 103 very soon. Please don't do it, tan in a can is the only safe option.

BabyMakesMyEyesGoSleepy · 16/07/2013 14:49

Go for a spray tan. Sunbeds are dangerous.

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