#PregnancyProblems : Avoiding Sunburn during Summer Vacation Sunbathing exposes you to ultraviolet rays which are dangerous for everyone obviously, but more so when pregnant. Because of the increased hormone levels, the skin become more sensitive and develop more sun spots. My mom always told me she had some brown pregnancy spots mainly in her face, around upper lip and cheeks so I did my best to avoid sun exposure during pregnancy until I moved to Los Angeles. Sun spots are not the “real” reason to avoid sunbathing during pregnancy. Excessive exposure to the sun can cause dehydration and over ..read more