https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:44:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-171327 Mon, 28 May 2012 20:03:32 +0000 DillonLion 171327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just spent all weekend camping with one of those days at the lake. I wore a sassy one piece instead of my usual bikini, wore a floppy hat, and reapplied sunscreen every hour or so. My legs and feet got burnt but that was it. I never usually burrn there, so that was kind of weird. Oh and lots of water drank throughout the day! And I left early even though my friends werent quite done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-171318 Mon, 28 May 2012 19:52:44 +0000 heffalump 171318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't sun bathe ever. My grandma had skin cancer so it really freaks me out. But especially while pregnant I get dehydrated easily, so I'd try to stay out of the sun extra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-171161 Mon, 28 May 2012 15:39:44 +0000 stiffaknee 171161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but only because one of my co-workers did and afterwards, had melasma (it made her look like she had a mustache). I figured I've already got a line from my sternum to my crotch to deal with, I don't want a brown mustache too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-171128 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:39:13 +0000 Minnie_Girl 171128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: That's funny, I seem to have had the opposite reaction. I spent all day at an outdoor wedding the other day and didn't even get rosy! Very unusual considering I have pale skin and haven't been outside much lately.</p> <p>Also, wearing sunscreen almost completely eradicates your body's ability to create/absorb vitamin D, so some non-SPFed sun time is a good idea. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-171035 Mon, 28 May 2012 12:43:23 +0000 BSB 171035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love sunbathing and like others said, I think staying hydrated and using sunscreen is fine. Also, like everything else in the pregnancy world, in moderation is probably best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-171012 Mon, 28 May 2012 12:18:10 +0000 hilsy85 171012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just stay hydrated and try not to get burned--so pretty much, use common sense :) I've also heard that pregnancy can cause melasma--basically a darker pigmentation on the face when exposed to sun. So just something to be aware of --maybe wear a hat and sunglasses! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170988 Mon, 28 May 2012 11:44:34 +0000 MamaG 170988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't love to lay out, but I love to lounge in the pool. I was pregnant last summer (one of Texas' hottest summers). I spent a fair amount of time in our pool. That was one of the comments the nurses and anesthesiologist made at my delivery that I spent the pregnancy working on my tan. </p> <p>I tan easily and the pool was very refreshing to my extremely bloated ankles and feet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170940 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:43:47 +0000 matador84 170940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going out to pool today! UV of 11 here in Texas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170932 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:36:35 +0000 mediagirl 170932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay for sunbathing!! I haven't had the chance to really spend a lot of time doing so but you're going to have such a great summer during the best part of your pregnancy! Enjoy it and enjoy the pool!! I think the most important thing is to stay hydrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170925 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:21:36 +0000 ALittleP 170925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been one to rock the bikini! We went to Las Vegas when I was 24 weeks for a work trip and my husband came along - we went to the pool one afternoon and it was great! I drank lots of water and wore sunscreen! Would sit in the sun again for longer without a doubt! Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170920 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:16:18 +0000 chopsuey 170920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Woohoo sunbathing!<br /> I would wear a hat, SPF And drink lots if water! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170919 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:13:48 +0000 Rubies 170919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all about getting some Vitamin D and human photosynthesis but make sure you're TOTALLY SPFd up the wazoo! Lots of water! Get some shade, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170916 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:06:49 +0000 MamaMoose 170916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely pile on the SPF. I have noticed I'm much more sensitive to the sun since getting pregnant. Especially in the cleavage area. I stick to the shade as much as possible and drink lots of water when I'm outside. (I'm in Nashville so it's already in the 90s here most days) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170912 Mon, 28 May 2012 09:57:01 +0000 Minnie_Girl 170912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sunshine is so good for you! It's the absolutely best way of getting vitamin D. When I went to the beach a few weeks ago, my grandmother and I went for several walks on the beach, and I didn't wear sunscreen or anything. Just spend enough time in the sunshine to get the benefits without getting burnt! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170910 Mon, 28 May 2012 09:50:13 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 170910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Mexico when I was 28 weeks. All I wanted to do was sit on a beach with a fruity drink in hand. I sat in the shade and applied a lot of sunscreen, but I also snorkled, hiked and did other activities in the sun!</p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunbathing-while-pregnant#post-170905 Mon, 28 May 2012 09:41:45 +0000 mrsjyw 170905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the sun. However, I've been extra careful throughout pregnancy thus far (just past 15 wks)...</p> <p>We'll be heading to FL tomorrow, I've packed my SPF30, glasses, hat... but I also want to lay in the sun too... I LOVE SUNBATHING.</p> <p>What's your rule on this during pregnancy? </p> <p>I plan on keeping myself hydrated and cool by jumping in the pool every chance I get! </p>