“Is tattoo safe during pregnancy?” There is no exact answer to this question. But experts suggest not to do tattooing during pregnancy. The reason behind this is not that the tattooing would hurt the fetus, but there may be a problem with the quality of the tattoo. But if one wants a tattoo during pregnancy, then there are many facts to be kept in mind.
Infection
Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS are quite common during tattooing. These may be transmitted by a dirty needle, and can be passed along the bodily fluids to your baby.
Skin Dyes
There is no record about whether the tattoo dyes and inks affect a developing baby. During the first trimester, the fetus is in the developing stage, and is about 3 inches long and weighs 1 ounce. During tattooing, very small amount of chemicals are used, these might be harmless to an adult, but can effect badly on a tiny fetus. So it is suggested to go for tattooing, after the first trimester.
Lower Back Tattoos
Delivery without pain can be achieved by an epidural. It is a shot given in the lower back to block the pain of childbirth. Doctors give an epidural to a woman with a tattoo on her lower back, but not in the case, if the tattoo is recent and fresh, meaning – that the involved skin is has to heal. If the tattoo is fresh, the shot may disfigure the tattoo.
If you are getting tattooed during pregnancy, then make sure of the following:
