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Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:52 am  |
| Just wondering if anyone here has used retin a during pregnancy or knows anyone that has? |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:19 am |
| Thanks for that Keliu. My partner and I are discussing having another baby and am currently on retin a. Have been researching how long after stopping retin a should we wait to try but the info out there is so mixed up about it. I was def not thinking of using it through the pregnancy but have come across websites where people have said they have used it - some until they new they were pregnant and others all the way through! |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:11 am |
| Moon I wouldn't even dream of risking it to be honest! Retin A is a prescription medicine and if your trying to create a baby you don't want anything thats going to upset your body or your baby's body do you. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:17 am |
Don't do it. Who would risk their babies well being for smooth skin? Start back up after you are done nursing ( if you breast feed). When it comes to pregnancy and babies, better safe than sorry. I know that if I did something to Benicia myself that harmed my baby, I would never be able to forgive myself. Even if nothing had happens, it is just an unnessacary risk.
If this post came off as sounding rude I am very sorry, that is not my intention. I just don't want you tO do something you may regret later.
Good luck on the pregnancy! |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:44 am |
Not at all Kmrmv8. I totally understand the strong feeling from you, TheresaMary and Keliu. And please don't get me wrong. I would never prioritise skin over the wellbeing of another human soul 
Actually I have just read through the whole article that you sent me Keliu and it has cleared things up for me. A lot of people including a dermatologist have been quoting an extract from that very article to show that it is safe to use retin a right up to pregnancy and beyond. However the article then goes on to say that 4 babies have been born with birth defects when their mothers have been on retin a and that the birth defects have been similar to what you might find on a child whose mother has been on accutane. Sounds way too risky to me. Also the article suggests a 1 month break from retin a before conception so think I have found my answer. Very helpful thank you Keliu |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:51 am |
Awesome! I'm glad you found what you where looking for. I am on RA and would like to start having children in a few years, after I graduate college and find a job as a teacher. I am only 21 now, so I still have a while but it is good to know how long one should be off RA before trying to conceive.
Hopefully this thread will be helpful for hose wondering the same thing. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:51 am |
| Those who consider getting pregnant should also read up on TCA PEELS. TCA can cause birth defects. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:07 pm |
My daughter is pregnant at the moment and when I had my IPL recently, I enquired about her getting a peel. The nurse said that some peels actually have Vitamin A in them - so a peel is out too.
IMO it's best to avoid everything you can - you might feel like you're being over-cautious, but it's better to be safe than sorry. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:20 pm |
You can not use products including Retin A.
It's better not using whitening products either. |
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Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:27 am |
Ah wonderful thanks Dark Moon. Will read up now |
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