Tattoo

[kimjarrah]

Can you get ink whilst breastfeeding? Soz if this is actually a dumb question :L

[mommabear27]

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x566465/is-it-safe-to-have-a-tattoo-during-pregnancy

The main concern with getting a tattoo during pregnancy is the risk of contracting an infection, such as Hepatitis B and HIV. Although the risk is small, it is recommended that you wait to get a tattoo until after your baby is born.

You will be very interested to know that little information is available about the safety of skin dyes used for tattooing during pregnancy. It is possible that the chemicals in the dye may affect the development of the baby during the first 12 weeks, but the risks are unknown, as are any effects on the baby during the remainder of the pregnancy.

Some women may have also heard that if they have a tattoo on their back, then they will be unable to get an epidural. Very few studies have been done on the risks that could exist for women who have back tattoos and receive an epidural. So far none of these studies have conclusively found any data that shows that there are risks, so most anesthesiologists have no problem giving an epidural to a woman with a back tattoo. If you want an epidural and have a tattoo on your back, it still would be best to contact the hospital and find out the policy in regard to tattoos and epidurals.

The risk of contracting an infection is small, but you could pass the infection to your baby if you are breastfeeding. Ultimately it’s your decision, but you may want to wait until you are not breastfeeding to get a new tattoo.

For thousands of years, women in Egypt, India, and much of the Middle East have brought “good luck” to their pregnancies by applying beautiful designs of henna on their pregnant bellies in the third trimester. Legends say henna will bring safety in childbirth and a happy baby.

If you are interested in this temporary alternative, be aware that there are different types of henna. Natural, safe henna stains the skin orange, red, brown, cinnamon, brick, chocolate, or coffee and can last one to four weeks. Natural, safe henna does not come in a black color. You want to be absolutely sure the artist is using pure, natural products and NOT black henna. Black henna is not safe for anyone, pregnant or not. Black henna contains para-phenylendiamine (PPD), which causes burns, blisters and various reactions that may last for months and is difficult to diagnose and treat. Use of natural henna can be fun and is not permanent.

[uhohstellajean17]

I have 33 tattoos and asked about this. It is irrelevant to breast feeding. If you get it professionally chances of eating getting into your blood are 1/100

[mommymommom]

Yeah, I think if it gets infected it would be a problem. You can also pump enough for a couple days for after you get the tattoo, to make sure.

[babydue07182013]

I don't see why not. The ink doesn't get into your blood stream. As long as it's a licenced facility and everything's sterile go for it

[kimjarrah]

I thought the ink was only injected into your skin?  Not into your bloodstream? How will it transfer too my baby?

[Galvez]

I agree with mommabear its not recommended. That ink could flow into ure baby when he/she is breastfeeding. Remember everything u eat drink n put in ure system the baby will get too. I would just wait!!!

[mommabear27]

It;s not recommended, because the studies are few and far between but it is thought that the chemicals in the tattoo ink could be harmful to your baby.    Also, you increase the risk of acquiring a blood borne disease such as HIV or Hep B and passing this on to your baby, so I wouldn't.    You could have one afterwards and call it a baby present lol x