Many pregnant women in the summer are worried about whether it is possible to sunbathe during pregnancy and will it not harm the health of the baby? It is worth noting that pregnancy is not a disease, but a temporary state of the female body, but some rules of behavior in the sun are still worth following.
Instructions
Step 1
Pregnancy is characterized by various changes in the hormonal structure of the female body. Many have noticed that it is during the gestation period that the body reacts especially sharply to various smells, taste preferences change, the woman becomes the most sensitive to external stimuli. The skin of a pregnant woman is prone to the appearance of age spots, irritation and redness from prolonged exposure to the sun. But this does not mean that you need to hide and be afraid of summer ultraviolet radiation, you need to monitor the time spent in the sun and take precautions.
Step 2
On a sunny day, be sure to wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. This will prevent the appearance of pigmentation on the skin of the face. Women in the position should be in the sun for no more than 40 minutes, this is due to the fact that hot weather additionally loads the circulatory system of the pregnant woman. If you are a fair-skinned woman, limit your sun exposure to 10 minutes. Women with dark skin can afford to be in the sun for a little longer up to 20 minutes. Always apply a special protective cream to your skin and try not to go outside at lunchtime when solar activity is high.
Step 3
Pregnant women are not prohibited from sunbathing, but special attention must be paid to the skin of the abdomen, not forgetting to apply sunscreen. The protective factor of the cream should be at least 20, and your stay in the open air should not exceed 20 minutes. In hot weather, it is not advisable for a pregnant woman to wear thin and synthetic clothes. Look for natural fabrics that breathe the skin, such as cotton. For sensitive skin, remember to apply sunscreen under thin, transparent clothing. Do not forget that the sun's rays also pass through the branches of trees, as well as water and you can get burned even if you hide in the shade.
Step 4
Daily exposure to the sun in the afternoon, for 20 minutes, reliably protecting yourself with a cream and a hat, will only benefit it, it stimulates the production of vitamin D necessary for both mother and baby.
