{"id":3168,"date":"2019-02-13T02:40:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T08:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/?p=3168"},"modified":"2020-12-30T13:36:49","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T19:36:49","slug":"getting-ink-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-is-it-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/getting-ink-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-is-it-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Ink During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Is It Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; inner_width=&#8221;auto&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro Paragraph&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; 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header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Getting a tattoo during pregnancy can be symbolic, marking a new chapter in a woman\u2019s life. But is it safe? Needles break the skin during a tattoo, which means there\u2019s always a risk of infection that could potentially be passed onto your baby and harm them. There\u2019s also a chance of the chemicals and dyes used in the inks getting passed on. The chance of infection is minimal but should be seriously considered when it comes to making the decision to get a tattoo or not during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Adsense Code&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.18.9&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:-60px;margin-top:-50px\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Post-Top-Banner --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:970px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4522928353341597\" data-ad-slot=\"9272704261\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;First Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.12&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Signs of infection<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5290255\/\"><span>risk of a tattoo becoming infected<\/span><\/a>\t is low, but it\u2019s possible. When a tattoo is healing it will become itchy as a layer of skin and ink peels off, which is all normal. However, there is a chance of developing skin infections, as well as Hepatitis B and HIV, both of which can be passed onto your baby. Signs include fever, chills, smelly discharge, pus, red lesions around the tattoo, raised tissue and dark lines in or around the tattoo. There\u2019s also a risk of the chemicals in the dyes getting to the baby, affecting their development, but there has been little research done to prove or disprove this.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Adsense Ad Code&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.18.9&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||40px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-40px|||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- post-left-120x240 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:120px;height:240px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4522928353341597\" data-ad-slot=\"6856749326\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.12&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Things to be aware of<\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, going to a licensed tattoo artist with a good reputation will reduce your chance of getting an infection from a tattoo. Check that the studio is clean and new equipment is used for you or it\u2019s sterilized in an autoclave machine. Tell your artist that you\u2019re pregnant as some may choose not to tattoo women during pregnancy for safety reasons, so they should be able to make this choice just as much as you can choose to have a tattoo during pregnancy. <\/p>\n<p>The placement of your tattoo should be carefully considered as <a href=\"https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/acne-during-pregnancy-natural-skincare-hacks-to-keep-your-newfound-glow\/\"><span>pregnancy stretches the skin<\/span><\/a>, particularly on the stomach, legs and hips, so tattoo ink would stretch with it. If you are considering having an epidural, make sure any tattoos on your back are fully healed as this further helps to reduce the risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.12&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Getting a tattoo when breastfeeding <\/h2>\n<p>If you choose to get a tattoo while breastfeeding there\u2019s no risk of the ink getting into your breastmilk as the molecule structure of it is too big to pass through. However, there is still the risk of infection and some infections can be passed onto your baby, either through breastmilk or the skin-to-skin contact when nursing, particularly as nipples tend to crack and bleed, creating the opportunity for infection to spread. Treating infections often requires antibiotics and you may want painkillers, but some of these medications shouldn\u2019t be taken when nursing, so this is something you need to be aware of and speak to a doctor or pharmacist about.<\/p>\n<h3>Take preventative measures<\/h3>\n<p>There will always be a risk of infection, but you can reduce the chance with good aftercare. Every tattoo artist will vary on the advice they give you for caring for your new tattoo, but it\u2019s generally agreed that a few hours after getting a tattoo it should be washed with warm water and a mild soap. Let your tattoo air dry or use a piece of tissue that can be thrown away afterwards, as opposed to a towel. Creams developed specifically for healing tattoos may have antibacterial properties and some come in pump-style bottles, which stops bacteria getting into the cream. Continue to wash your tattoo once or twice a day and apply cream regularly to keep it clean and help it to heal well during the first couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text with Right Image (Delete if Not Needed\/Used!)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.12&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3170\" style=\"padding:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands-610x407.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/henna-tattoo-hands.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Henna tattoos <\/h2>\n<p>Henna tattoos are considered safe during pregnancy as the application doesn\u2019t break the skin. In some cultures it\u2019s traditional to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320680.php?sr\"><span>henna tattoo on the baby bump<\/span><\/a> in the third trimester, often associated with good luck. There\u2019s never been a link found between henna tattoos and any conditions or illnesses in baby or mother, supporting that it\u2019s safe. <\/p>\n<p>The only problem that can occur is <a href=\"https:\/\/yourskinonline.com\/the-dangers-of-henna-tattoos\/\"><span>when black henna is used<\/span><\/a>, which is not safe for anyone, even if you\u2019re not pregnant, as it can cause serious allergic reactions, scarring and contact dermatitis.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a tattoo during pregnancy or when you\u2019re nursing is a personal decision. Many women would choose not to, believing that even though the risk is small, it\u2019s still an unnecessary risk that can be avoided. However, others see tattoos as symbolic and want to get them at the time of being pregnant to represent the journey they\u2019re on. If you choose to get a tattoo, always check the studio\u2019s standards first and look after your tattoo to reduce the chance of infection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\"><\/div>\n<p> Getting a tattoo during pregnancy can be symbolic, marking a new chapter in a woman\u2019s life. But is it safe? Needles break the skin during a tattoo, which means there\u2019s always a risk of infection that could potentially be passed onto your baby and harm them. 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