is it dangerous to tattoo why still breastfeeding,help please?

Question

l want to tattoo my eyelid and pierce my nose,l just want to know if is possible cos l am still breastfeeding,baby is 4 months old

Answer 1

http://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/mom-activities.html#Tattoos
Tattoos

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.

http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/tattoos.html
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 2

It's not dangerous. Well, no more dangerous than getting a tattoo at any other time.

I've linked a good website below that lists activities and their effect on breastfeeding.

From the site:
"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."

"There is no evidence suggesting that tattoos affect the breastfeeding relationship or have any effect on breastmilk. If you have chosen to adorn your body with a tattoo and give your baby the baby the best start in life by breastfeeding you can feel comfortable in your decision."

Answer 3

Are you for real?

I don't think it'd be a good idea to risk infection while nursing. Your eyelid and nose will still be there when your child is weaned, so whats the harm in waiting?

Answer 4

I wouldnt, and i think others will suggest not to..

Just wait, when u r done breast feeding then go for it...Don't take a rise Gal..!
Is ur son/daughter import to u or the Tatooooo?
just think over my question..

Answer 5

tattoo your eyelid?like permanent makeup or some silly design??

you can do both if you want to its the infection you want to worry about or something like hepatitis because of unsterile equipment of improper aftercare

Answer 6

I wouldnt, and i think they suggest not to. Theres no real evidence to support doing or not doing it. However, its just not a risk i'd want to take with my son.

Just wait, you'll be done breast feeding before too long.