Trying To Get Pregnant
What Are The Actual Dangers Of Getting A Tattoo When Pregnant?
im 27 wks pregnant, and my husband was killed in a car accident last month. i want to get a memorial tattoo, and i really dont want to wait another 3 months. can someone tell me what the ACTUAL dangers of getting a tattoo are, and how common these dangers occur?? I mean, if its one in 1000000000, or whatever, plz be honest. and also, does it make a difference where the tattoo is put??
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about 2 years ago
I’m truly sorry for your loss. I did some research on the net and it says that research is inconclusive on how tattooing affects the pregnancy. However, most tattoo shops err on the side of safety and refuse to give pregnant women tattoos.
Here is what it said.
Pregnancy is definitely not the best time to consider a new tattoo, either. There are several ways that getting tattooed during your pregnancy could definitely cause problems. Many tattoo artists will refuse to give a pregnant woman a tattoo for several reasons. They are concerned for their client’s well-being, and don’t want to risk something going wrong. In general, they are probably right to be concerned. While odds are relatively slim that something will go horribly wrong, pregnancy is not the time to be taking those kinds of chances. It is probably safer for both you and your baby to wait until after delivery to have that tattoo.
The first and most obvious risk of getting tattooed while pregnant is the risk of infection. During pregnancy, your immune system already has to work overtime to protect both you and your baby. If you get an infection during pregnancy, your immune system has to fight the infection for both of you. There is also some risk to your baby if you do get an infection during pregnancy, depending on the type of infection and the severity of the infection.
Some women are concerned about the tattoo ink having an affect on their pregnancy. While there is no hard research that suggests a danger from the ink, there is not any research that suggests that it is safe, either. Here again, it is probably best to err on the side of caution, because there just isnt enough data to tell us conclusively that the ink is safe for a pregnant woman.
Another possible negative effect of getting tattooed while pregnant is the risk of stress. Any stressful event, or any event that your body sees as stressful, can lead to premature labor. While getting a tattoo isn’t necessarily one of the most stressful events that can take place while pregnant, it can certainly add to the stress that a pregnant woman is already feeling, and increase her stress to unsafe levels.
The risk of fainting is also a concern if you want to get tattooed while pregnant. It is not uncommon for people who are getting a tattoo to pass out. Certainly any experience that puts you at risk for falling, such as fainting does, should be avoided during pregnancy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
about 2 years ago
Yes, like most are saying you need to wait. Your babies well being far out weighs your desire to get a tattoo now. If you want it that bad waiting 3 more months is not a big deal.
about 2 years ago
it is not good to get tatoos any time. You are shooting ink into your skin. I knoe a lot of people do it,but personally I think it looks tacky on a woman. Sorry I guess I am old fashioned.
about 2 years ago
sorry about your husband but i think the best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor and if your doctor tells you that it is not a good idea then you should wait and if the doctor said there shouldn’t be any problem then go for it but always remember the most important person in your situation is your baby that is why it is best to listen to your doctor i wish for you the best of luck
about 2 years ago
Sorry about your loss hun…
Unfortunately no reputable tattoo shop will do a tatt while your pregnant, the risk of infection is high, along with the risk of hep b, they will make you sign a waiver stating that you are in fact not pregnant, and being 27 weeks its most obvious that you are pregnant, and would refuse right away.
about 2 years ago
I have never heard of any complications with getting a tattoo during pregnancy. Go to a tattoo parlor and ask them if they would be willing to give you one. Explain why and I don’t see it being a problem. I would feel the same way and would do the same thing. I am very sorry for your loss and would be very upset if my husband were to die. I hope all goes well for you and am here if you just need someone to talk to. Sometimes strangers help more than the ones we know.
about 2 years ago
infection- and swelling are more likely. my nurse said that as long as you make sure that your tattoo artist uses lead free ink- and uses a BRAND NEW needle (some sterilize, dont ask why but this happens)
my husband is a retired tattooist-and he says that most people will have you sign a waiver- and that they advise to take extra special care, by keeping it moisturized and cleaning it with a gentile soap like the “dove-white” bar because it has no fragrence and no extra additives.
i am scared to–but i think before this pregancy is done i will end up with a tattoo on my foot–i have been dying for a tat- and i need to get some hard pain runnin through me. lol
i feel like since i dont have my serious cramps that i usually get monthly i have forgotten how bad they actually were and crash when i actually go into labor–i need to cause some sort of pain…..
just be really really careful-and make sure you talk to your tattooist!!!!
about 2 years ago
Copied from wikianswers:
Tattoos can become infected, but only if they are not taken care of properly, or if you went to a dirty shop. BUT…I will say this…ink from tattoos absolutely 100% does NOT go into your bloodstream. You would probably become extremely ill if it did. Needles in a tattoo machine are like pins, and only make it to the dermal layer (2nd layer) of the skin, not to your veins. So the concern of getting “ink poisoning”, or anything along those lines, is completely irrational. The best answer I can give is (with myself being 4 weeks along, and already heavily tattooed), wait to get a tattoo or piercing until after you’ve had the baby and are done breastfeeding. It’s not worth the risk of spreading an infection (NOT ink poisoning) to your unborn child. Plus, think of the inspiration you’ll have for that next tattoo once the baby’s born
about 2 years ago
I wouldn’t risk it. There are many health risks that could come from tattoos. They try their best to sterilize them (some places) But it’s just NOT worth the child’s health. One of the possibilities is AIDS. You don’t want to put your deceased husbands child at risk for a tattoo.. I could never imagine the pain you are going through dealing with the loss of your husband, but the tattoo wont make you feel better if that’s what you’re looking for. Cherish these times of being pregnant with his child and if you REALLY want a tattoo wait till after pregnancy/breastfeeding and look at a facility that has all their liscences and a good clean record. PLEASE don’t get one while pregnant.
about 2 years ago
I am so sorry that you lost your husband. I realize you don’t want to wait the three months to get the tattoo.
Unfortunately I think it is a terrible idea to get a tattoo when you are pregnant.
When you get a tattoo there is always a chance you will get an infection. Infection can cause complications with pregnancy. It could even result in the death of you baby.
Now I know you don’t want to wait, but do you really want to lose the baby? Yes it is possible that nothing will go wrong. Can you really risk it though. This is “his” last baby.
about 2 years ago
If you were told not to do it don’t you can wait a few months I am sorry for your lose but your babies health should be your first concern not a tattoo. If you really want to pursue this contact your doctor for their advice but If I were you I wouldn’t want to do anything that could possible affect my baby, even if it was 1,000.000,000 to one chances.