So I have a three and half month baby, and I would like to get a tattoe. Not something horrible. Something little and nice, but I'm breastfeeding, so I want to know if it is all right to get tattoe when one is breastfeeding
2006-11-18 12:39:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Theoretically it shouldn't matter whether you are breastfeeding or not, because the needles and ink should all be sterile. HOWEVER, I would probably wait until your baby is weaned, because IF there was a problem with the sterilization process, not only you but your baby could be affected, and that is a risk too high, in my mind, to take on behalf of your baby.
2006-11-18 12:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-11-18 21:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a tattoe? Sounds like something Dan Quayle might get.
2006-11-18 20:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If i were you i would wait alittle while before I'd get a tatoo, maybe after the babys done breast feeding, or a little longer, just to be on the safe side.
2006-11-18 20:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by gayle d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a small one while pregnant (really early with my first.. I didn't realize the risks)
You have a risk of contracting Hep B from tattoo needles. If at all possible- wait.
2006-11-18 20:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to wait, because there are risks even though thing are sterilized, etc..you just never know.
2006-11-18 20:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not a good idea.
if u do that its causing lead poisining to flow thru your bloodstream which goes to your breastmilk
2006-11-18 21:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋