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

The dangers come with using a potentially infected or unsterlized needle.

My advice would be to avoid both until you're done breastfeeding.

Answer 2

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

I would not pierce or tattoo anything until I was done breastfeeding and did not intend on doing any breastfeeding for at least a year after getting pierced or tattooed.

Answer 4

I'm really not sure of the dangers of getting a tattoo and breastfeeding, but you must remember everything you put in your body your child will get from you. If you take certain medications they could possiblly be passed on to your child from you.

Answer 5

i heard that it is, im pregnant and was told to wait until i gave birth and stoped brestfeeding. you could get an infection, disease, or virus from tattooing. you never know if your gonna get something bad out of a tattoo but if you do get infected or what not from the ink or gun then your basically spreading it to your child, what goes in to you will eventually go into them. its better to wait just to be safe. granted the majority of the time nothing bad happens you really dont want to risk it. i know its hard to wait when you want one im only 11 weeks pregnant and i cant wait to get inked again, but it will be awhile

Answer 6

Getting tattoos while you're breast feeding or pregnant can have be harmful to the baby.

However, piercings are safe.

Hope you and your baby are doing well. :]

Answer 7

Don't pierce your nipple too, while you are breastfeeding... (or is it too late?) the baby may not like ornaments in its mouth.. lol

Answer 8

hmmm...i would say wait on the tattoo!
Ink isn't the best thing in the world for your body, especcialy for a little one.
The piecing shouldn't be a problem though.

:)

Answer 9

It is dangerous and would be selfish to do while still nursing. Baby comes first so Mommy will have to wait.

Answer 10

how many times you gonna ask this?