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Is Tanning Safe?

Whether you are thinking of escaping the frigid temperatures on an island paradise or just visiting your local tanning salon, you may be worried about the effect on your baby. Although there is abundant evidence that exposure to UV rays is bad for you, no large studies have been done on the effect on the fetus. A big reason for the lack of studies is ethical issues. Researchers are hesitant to conduct research studies on pregnant women without a clear medical need. In addition, few pregnant women would line up for a study which could potentially cause unknown harm to … Continue reading →

Is it Safe to Get a Tattoo?

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Recently, tattoos have had a resurgence in popularity. You may be wondering if it is safe to get a tattoo when you are pregnant. While some women may have gotten tattoos without incident, most doctors and tattoo artists will tell you to wait. There is some risk associated with getting a tattoo during pregnancy. The biggest risk is that you can contract an infection during the tattoo procedure. The most worrisome of these infections is hepatitis or HIV. Although the risk is small, especially with proper sterilization techniques, there is some risk … Continue reading →

Is it Safe to Whiten Teeth in Pregnancy?

Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more people are trying to achieve that perfect Hollywood smile. From bleaching in the dentist’s office to at home kits and strips, there are numerous methods for brightening the smile. If you’ve whitened your teeth in the past or always wanted to try, you may be wondering if it is safe during pregnancy. Most cosmetic dentists won’t do bleaching or other whitening procedures for pregnant patients. There is no evidence that bleaching is safe or unsafe during pregnancy, but few dentists are willing to take that risk. The reason … Continue reading →

Is it Safe to Visit the Nail Salon?

When you are pregnant, a little pampering is good for your self esteem. For some women, this means a visit to the nail salon. Once you are inside, you may become concerned about the strong smell of chemicals. The smell of the acrylics and gel is enough to knock you off your feet. The effect of the fumes in your local nail salon on the developing fetus is not known. There haven’t been any definitive studies done on this. While most pregnant women who work in these salons seem to be fine, there haven’t been many large scale studies or … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review for July 25- August 4

I missed the Week in Review last week due to a sick baby. I’ll cover the last two weeks in this summary. There have been a variety of topics covered in the blog in the past two weeks. Sit back, relax and catch up on your reading. Working women change jobs. This is a fact of life. There will be times when a woman makes a change, only to discover that she is pregnant shortly after starting the new job. Learn how to handle this situation in Pregnancy and Your New Job. Amusement parks are a fun part of the … Continue reading →

Is it Safe to Use a Self Tanner?

By now you probably know it’s not safe to lie out in the sun or tan in a tanning bed when you are pregnant. If you love the look of tan skin, you may be considering a self tanner. This seems like the perfect solution, but is it safe? Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question. The reason there is no clear answer is that there haven’t been any studies on the effects of home tanning products. While there is no evidence that they are harmful, there is no clear evidence that they are safe either. Until … Continue reading →