In the summer, when it is hot and sunny outsideweather, everyone wants to swim and sunbathe. And pregnant women who are planning to become mothers soon are no exception. Basking on the beach in clear weather is not only pleasant, but also incredibly useful. Sun tanning improves the body's immunity, and also restores the nervous and endocrine systems. But, despite all this, you can sunbathe only on condition that you follow certain rules and, of course, do not abuse your time on the river or seashore. Otherwise, you can get a burn.
Pregnancy and sunburn
Tanning is a kind of protection of our skin fromharmful effects of UV rays. Cells exposed to the sun produce melanin (a special pigment that changes the skin color to a darker chocolate shade). As mentioned above, moderate sunbathing is not only enjoyable, but also has a strengthening effect on the body of a pregnant woman. In such cases, metabolism is enhanced and accelerated, gland activity improves, and the amount of hemoglobin increases sharply. The blood receives a sufficient amount of vitamin D, which is very important for both the baby and the mother herself. It is necessary to remember that, thanks to vitamin D, which is synthesized under direct sunlight, the possibility of rickets in a child is excluded. And the expectant mother will not be able to get such a serious disease as osteoporosis. In addition, sunlight has a positive effect on a woman in a depressive state, which is observed throughout pregnancy in almost everyone. Very often, sun tanning is called the best and most useful antidepressant. Therefore, it is safe to say that pregnancy and tanning are not mutually exclusive.
Who and how you can sunbathe: phototypes and sunburn
Melanin is distributed differently on the skin.The thing is that tanning is programmed at the genetic level. For example, if your parents were constantly sunburned, the probability that the same will happen to you increases. That is why it is so important to know whether in your particular case it is possible to stay in the sun for a long time or not. So, there are four phototypes (reactions to the sun).
- Type one: categorically you can not sunbathe
People of the first type (with pale skin, lighteyes and hair) can get sunburned even with the slightest exposure to rays on the skin, but there will be no tan. In everyday life, they should avoid UV. They have to wear closed clothes, use sunscreen, etc. And during pregnancy, it is generally better not to walk outside in sunny and clear weather.
- Type two: you can gently sunbathe
People of the second type (with pale skin, lighteyes and hair) have a hard time getting a tan, but get sunburned easily. If you belong to this category, you should go to the beach in the morning and evening, always stay in the shade, and use only special creams (SPF not lower than 30).
- Type three: sunbathing allowed
The third type includes people with darkeyes, hair and dark skin. As a rule, such persons get a tan quite quickly, but a slight burn is not excluded. Here, as in the previous case, you should follow the basic rules: do not stay in the sun for more than 3 hours, at lunchtime (from 12 to 16) it is better to leave the beach.
- Type four: safe sunburn
Dark-skinned people with dark eyes and hair caneasily tolerate direct sunlight for quite a long time. They easily get a beautiful and even tan, and do not burn in the sun at all. But, despite this, so that at 30 a lady does not look all 50, it is better not to abuse UV. It turns out, as you noticed, the higher the phototype number, the less you should be afraid of sunlight. But during the period of high activity, the sun can cause unwanted processes in pregnant women (uterine bleeding or decreased muscle tone). As a result - the threat of miscarriage.
How to properly sunbathe future mothers
Being under the scorching sun should not belong. The most optimal time for pregnant women is about 20 minutes, but no more. It is very harmful for any person (especially for a pregnant woman) to be in direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, the likelihood of the appearance and development of cancer on the mucous and skin surfaces increases several times. Always remember that prolonged tanning can lead to sunstroke. If you feel unwell, dizzy, nauseous, urgently go to a cool room, drink cold water and be sure to call an ambulance. It is unknown how overheating could affect your child. Many people think that the longer you are on the beach, the better. The main thing is to know that a small dose of sunlight has a positive effect on the immune system, increasing it, but a long tan sharply reduces it. Plus, if you spend too much time on the seashore or river bank during hot weather, such a love for tanning can lead to dysbacteriosis and other inflammatory diseases. The next thing you should pay attention to is the optimal time for tanning. Experts recommend being on the beach from 8 to 10 am, in the evening - after 5 pm. At this time, the sun's rays do not have such an active effect on the human body. Pregnant women should be in a cool place at lunchtime or just relax in their room. You should not lie on the beach for two or three hours; you need to swim from time to time so as not to overheat. You should not hope that small clouds or clouds will protect you from strong sun rays. It is good to sunbathe in the shade under an awning or umbrella. Such a tan is very beneficial for the body and will not harm it. Sun rays are especially well dispersed near water. While tanning, pregnant women must cover their chest and stomach. You cannot expose the unborn child to heat. Also remember that you should never sleep on the beach, as this can lead to severe sunburn. Pregnant women should choose loose clothing, as tight clothing helps to overheat and interferes with the natural cooling of the skin. It is necessary to use a Panama hat, dark glasses, cosmetics with UVB and UVA filters.
How to sunbathe girls in the heat
In order to feel comfortable evenOn hot summer days, you need to drink as much liquid as possible. This way you can avoid dehydration, which can lead to tragic consequences. This is very dangerous for a pregnant woman: dehydration affects oxytocin, which can provoke premature birth. In the summer, expectant mothers often swell (especially after the first half of pregnancy), their legs and arms begin to swell. If the swelling disappears after a short rest, then it is not scary. But if this does not happen, you need to urgently consult a doctor. By the way, by excluding oversalted and spicy food from your diet in the hot season, you can reduce the risk of such troubles. It is also good to drink tea more often on sunny days, eat fruits and vegetables, carrots and apples are especially useful. They help to endure the heat and neutralize the process of decay of substances. After the beach, you should eat fermented milk products, mineral water, green tea, kvass.
How to become swarty: instant tan for expectant mothers
Sometimes young mothers don't fully realizethat they are pregnant and continue to dream of a chocolate skin color. But getting such a tan when you are pregnant is very difficult. After all, to do this, you have to spend an incredible amount of time on the beach, and prolonged exposure to the sun increases the risk of complications. Such negligence can lead to premature birth or miscarriage. What should the fair sex do in this case, who do not want to go pale until the very birth? The answer is simple - go to the store and buy a special cream. Yes, in our time, instant tan can be obtained with the help of special cosmetics. But before using them, you must consult a doctor, because not all of them are safe.
Than long-term sunbathing is dangerous
Moderate amount of sunlight,certainly brings benefits to the body. It is not for nothing that even doctors recommend spending at least a week a year by the sea. But there are always nuances and moments when expectant mothers cannot sunbathe. These are exactly what ladies who are planning to have a baby soon need to remember. So, the consequences may be as follows:
- Overdrying of the skin, sunburn. Epidermis can die, the body will get a lot of stress, the skin will turn red. The consequences are dry skin, rapid aging, loss of elasticity. After delivery, the abdomen will be covered with stretch marks (striae), from which you will not get rid;
- Appearance of age spots;
- Appearance and increase of chloasma. Outwardly it looks, to put it mildly, not very beautiful. And to mask with a voice-frequency cream them it will not be possible;
- Dehydration, heat stroke;
- The occurrence of malformations in the development of the baby;
- Problems with veins on the legs;
- Increased blood pressure, which can lead to bleeding;
- Deterioration of general condition. As mentioned earlier, you always need to observe the measure. Excess, like a flaw, never led to good.
What other consequences can there be after tanning?As you understand, already in the early stages, a woman's body undergoes various changes. And first of all, this concerns hormonal changes. That is why women become nervous, aggressive, tearful and worry about trifles. But this is not all that can happen to a representative of the fair sex who is in position. Specific hormones can affect skin pigmentation, forming melanin. As a result, even in the earliest stages of pregnancy, pigment spots appear on the face. But their size indicates the amount of time spent in the sun. The fact is that pigmentation develops without inflammation of the skin. And this process is very slow. Thus, if you sunbathe too much, you can end up with dark freckles.
Opinion of doctors about sunburn
Many doctors have a positive attitude towards the receptionsunbathing, even if the fair sex is pregnant. And basically, this is due to the fact that the body receives a large amount of vitamin D3. And this is, of course, an excellent remedy against rickets. Moderate exposure to the sun will provide the body of the future child with a sufficient amount of calcium and phosphorus. Of course, in some cases, doctors recommend taking a special medicine. But the use of this vitamin for prevention can cause more harm than good. For example, hypervitaminosis may occur, which will negatively affect the body of the mother and child. And so you will relax and get healthy. However, before you go to the resort, be sure to consult with your doctor.
How to properly sunbathe
From the first days, you shouldn't stay there for a long timeunder the sun's rays. You should sunbathe little by little and gradually. This reduces the risk of getting sunburned. Glasses, an umbrella, and a hat will protect you from sunstroke. It is advisable to use sunscreens, but only those that are approved for pregnant women. Drinks will save you from thirst and will not allow your body to become dehydrated. You should not expose your stomach and chest to sunbathing. After returning from the beach, you should apply a soothing and moisturizing cream to your body. Sunbathing in a solarium is strictly prohibited. If you follow all the rules listed above, tanning will only benefit the pregnant woman and the future baby.
