During pregnancy, if you get a sunburn at the beach, is it bad for the baby?

Question

I know all sunburns are bad, but can they affect the baby while you are pregnant?

Answer 1

I dont think so, so far everytime i have gone to the beach i have goten sunburnt a little this has only happenes since i got pregnant iam 33weeks but he has been okay he gets a little fussy feeling and anoyed when im at the beach seems to kick and move alot probly because the hott so i just keep a towel over my tummy when i tan.

Answer 2

I read somewhere that this could overheat the baby..or cause jaundice. Its probably best to play it safe and aviod a lot of sun exposure.  

Answer 3

Not the sunburn in itself but getting too hot can be very bad for the baby. My aunt lost a baby that way.

Answer 4

nope.. but SUCKS for YOU! sorry!

Answer 5

I don't think it will hurt the baby.  It justs makes it more uncomfortable for you.

Answer 6

The sunburn won't but raising your body temperature too much can.  

Answer 7

ya..well you're supposidly suppposed to stay out of the sun because the sun can fry your baby!

Answer 8

I asked my doctor the same thing after I got a horrible sunburn he said the baby would be fine just dont let yourself get to hot!!