It is impossible to unequivocally estimate the benefit or harm of sunburn for pregnant women . He has both positive and negative sides.
Useful effects of sunlight
The action of ultraviolet rays contributes to the production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is necessary for the body to assimilate calcium and phosphorus, which affects the formation of the bone system. The sun's rays have an antidepressant effect, they increase the mood. Under their action, the immunity and resistance of the organism to the virus are increased. Ultraviolet reduces acne.
Safe sunburn
Sunbathing during pregnancy is not harmful during the inactive sun, until 10 pm and after 6 pm. At this time, tanning is not contraindicated for pregnant women, as the risk of heat and sunstroke is reduced.
To begin to sunbathe pregnant women it is possible from reception of small doses of an ultraviolet that is supervised by quantity of time spent on the sun. 5-10 minutes in the first 1-3 days - quite enough. Increase the time spent in the sun, you need to gradually, reaching 1 hour per day.
In pregnancy, you can sunbathe, only using sunscreen, which will prevent the occurrence of burns on the skin. Do not forget about the hat, sunglasses and a towel on your stomach. You can cover your belly with a light sheet, protecting the child from excessive overheating. It is necessary to bathe periodically and go into the shade, drink plenty of water, because staying in the sun promotes dehydration.
Undesirable effects of sunburn
If the correct mode of stay in the open sun can harm yourself and the future baby. It is undesirable to sunbathe on early and late pregnancy, because high temperature and sunlight can lead to premature birth, especially if the woman had a threat of miscarriage. Large doses of ultraviolet radiation affect the formation of the nervous system, so it is important to limit the time spent in the active sun of a pregnant woman.
Can or can not pregnant women sunbathe in the solarium?
Sunburn in the solarium - an artificial form of obtaining ultraviolet. The dose of ultraviolet obtained in a solarium can be higher than that obtained naturally.
In a solarium and in the open sun, pregnant women should be excluded when:
- pathology of the cardiovascular system;
- diabetes mellitus;
- mastopathy;
- acute skin diseases;
- disorders in the thyroid gland;
- blood diseases;
- the threat of miscarriage in the early stages .