As the warmer months are approaching, many of you are getting ready for your baby moons or spring break trips with your families. If you're going to have some fun in the sun, don't forget your sunscreen!  We often forget that our skin takes a daily beating, even in cooler weather, but definitely as the weather warms up.  So we must be diligent in taking steps to protect our biggest organ-- our skin. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and one of the most common cancers diagnosed during pregnancy. Like most skin cancers, you can reduce your risk by using sunscreen daily, particularly when out and about on sunny days. But what happens if you're pregnant with a suspicious area on your skin that ends up being a melanoma? Check out this episode to learn more about melanomas, how they are treated and how pregnancy is safely navigated if it's diagnosed. You'll also find out more about melanomas and how it can affect your unborn baby. Download and listen now!

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