Getting sunburned is never fun, and anything that can make you uncomfortable during pregnancy isn’t good. There is a big difference between a mild sunburn and a severe sunburn and different symptoms that come along with each. There are also some skin issues in pregnancy that sun exposure can make worse. Plus, some women find their skin is more sensitive during pregnancy, which could have you more sensitive to sun exposure. This episode answers a listener question and covers how to protect your skin from getting sunburned, how to treat a sunburn, how a sunburn can affect you and your baby during pregnancy.
Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/sunburn
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