In a message dated 8/3/2003 9:07:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> 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?


My search on PubMed turned up nothing and I tried several search terms, so that's probably why there's little/nothing in references. As per your search, all I turned up was caution re: Heps B&C and other blood-borne pathogens that could be potentially hazardous to both mom and baby.

What may be helpful is if the mother could find out exactly what dyes would be used -- and related chemical name(s). That may be in refs. Also, if truly concerned, she will probably have many years post-BF when she can receive and enjoy body art without any concern -- other than the blood-borne pathogens.

Karen (mother of two with a tattoo, which I wasn't informed about until after the fact)

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