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Roy Pitkin, M.D., is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and is the former chair of the ob/gyn department at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. He is a frequent advisor to national health agencies on women's health issues and has received numerous international honors for this work.

Q: Are tanning beds safe to use during pregnancy?

A: Tanning beds cause no particular problem during pregnancy. But because pregnant women don't tolerate heat well, it's important that you spend only a small amount of time in one. I know nothing about self-tanning lotions; their safety in pregnancy would depend on their composition.

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