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Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts

"Is it safe to go tanning during pregnancy?" "Can I eat hot dogs?" Here are the answers to the top 50 questions we get from expecting moms.

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Some pregnancy guidebooks read like one very long and sometimes confusing list of dos and don'ts. To help you make sense of it all, here are the answers to your top 50 questions.

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Beauty and Hygiene

 Can I get a manicure during pregnancy?
 Can I get a pedicure during pregnancy?
 Can I color my hair during pregnancy?
 Can I use a hot tub or sauna during pregnancy?
 Can I take a bath during pregnancy?
 Can I use a Jacuzzi during pregnancy?
 Can I use aromatherapy during pregnancy?
 Can I get a massage during pregnancy?
 Can I get reflexology during pregnancy?
 Can I get a facial during pregnancy?
 Can I use acne treatments during pregnancy?
 Can I go to a tanning salon during pregnancy?


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