StaceyinLA Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Dd is 25 weeks 2 days pg and got pretty sunburnt today. She's not blistered or anything but is pretty red on a good bit of her body. She's drinking lots of water to stay hydrated and using aloe vera gel. How worrisome is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The main concern for the baby is mom's dehydration and potential rise in body temperature (which can accompany a more serious sunburn). As long as she stays well-hydrated and tries to keep her temperature down the baby should be fine. Wrapping her calves in wet cool towels can help bring down body temperature. From what you've described (redness, no blisters) it sounds uncomfortable but not too serious. The baby should be just fine. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It wouldn't even have occurred to me that it would be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 When I was badly sunburned a few years ago during my 2nd trimester, my midwife made sure I did things to build up my immune system. She said that sunburn during pregnancy can adversely affect the mother's immune system. So, along with lots of water, I would have her research safe ways to build up her immune system. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Mix some lavender essential oil into the aloe vera. It'll help hurry along the external healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It wouldn't even have occurred to me that it would be a problem. You and me, both. What matters that you're pregnant if you get a sunburn?? :confused1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I thought the question was going to be different. How to help it heal/soothe it. My dd (not pregnant!) got a bad burn last year at the beach. I put her in a tub with lots of tea bags. Lots and lots of tea bags. I want to say everything left in the box. The tannins did their work and she was better in a day. (oh the spelling errors I just fixed would have made you laugh!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I got a sunburn on my belly about a week before I delivered. No problems. It never occurred to me that it would be serious beyond the basic sunburn annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I've never heard that sunburn would be a concern during pregnancy—just getting overheated and raising body temperature too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 you don't want to use any kind of gel in the first 24 hours because it holds in the heat and makes the burn worse. I've occasionally had good luck with making a strong black tea, and soaking the skin with it (after it's cooled) during the first 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Vinegar takes away the sting :) I use vinegar at first and then the next day use aloe gel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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