I got a call today from a mom with a one year old (who was born at 25 wks. gestation) and who is still nursing frequently.  The mom would now like to get a tattoo and is concerned if the dyes will somehow reach her baby.

None of my reference books address this at all.  A search of Lactnet archives shows that people seem to believe it is generallly okay provided clean instruments are used.  I also did a general web search.  I could not come up with anything research based.  Is there anything out there?

I told the mom I would call her back after I had done some research.

I am so surprised that my new Breastfeeding Answer Book does not address this, as tattooing is popular with so many younger women.

Jeanne
LLLLeader in WI

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