Tattoos while brest feeding?

Question

I have recently heard that you can't or shouldn't get a tattoo while you are brest feeding, but I have never heard anything about it before. I have been on line all morning trying to get some answers. Anyone know of a site or place where I can find out.. thanks!

Answer 1

It is not worth the risk to the baby, because in rare instances the mother can get an infection. Most reputable tattoo artists will not give a tattoo to a woman that is pregnnat or breastfeeding. It is not too long to wait until you are done breastfeeding to insure that your baby is healthy.

Answer 2

Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding?
Tattoos are created by injecting ink into the dermal (second and third) layer of the skin. Tattooists use a hand-held electric machine that is fitted with solid needles coated in the ink. The needles enter the skin hundreds of times a minute to a depth of up to a few millimeters. The ink that is used in tattoos in the United States is subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics, but none are approved for injection under the skin. However, the ink molecules are too large to pass into breastmilk.

General information about tattooing also applies to breastfeeding women. Local and systemic infections are the most prevalent risks of tattooing. Local infections can occur when the recommended aftercare regimen is not followed. Aftercare includes keeping the tattoo clean with mild soap and water, not picking at the scabs and keeping the tattoo out of the sun. Tylenol is often prescribed for the pain, if needed. Systemic infections occur when universal precautions are not followed by the tattoo artist and can include such diseases as hepatitis, tetanus and HIV.

It is very important to screen the tattooist and the shop carefully, checking with the local health department for local laws and regulations. Professional tattooists will follow universal precautions such as sterilization of the tattoo machine using an autoclave, single-use inks, ink cups, gloves and needles, bagging of equipment to avoid cross contamination, and thorough hand washing with disinfectant soap. Most tattooists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. It is suggested that mothers wait at least until the child's first birthday to give their bodies a chance to recover completely from childbirth before getting a tattoo.

Answer 3

There is no evidence that getting a tattoo will affect breastfeeding. There should be no harm to mom or baby from the dyes injected. If you get a tattoo, the biggest concern for anyone (not just nursing moms) is infection (hepatitis or HIV)-- so make sure the place you go has good references and is clean.

Answer 4

i think it's the same reason you can't give blood for a year after the tattoo. There is a risk of the ink being tainted and getting into your blood stream, and if you get it done at a dirty place you could get infected or catch something, I' wait til after your done breast feeding why not wait til your body is back to normal

Answer 5

I'd hold off until the baby is on a bottle, just in case of an infection or something like that. I'm almost positive nothing can happen, but why risk it?

Answer 6

Its def. no longer probability-free and no respected save/artist could even evaluate tattooing someone who's pregnant. initially they make you signal a waiver pointing out that you're literally no longer pregnant on the time of facilities, and second, your probability of having an infection from the open wound (it truly is what a tatt is even as therapeutic) is better than doubled even as pregnant.