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The reason for the tattoo ban is the same for milk donation as blood donation.  There is a POSSIBILITY of the tattoo needles being contaminated, ink being used for more than one and there is chance of hepatitis or AIDs or other viral illness being contracted through blood contamination.  When tattoo artists use disposable inks and needles and are themselves washing hands, wearing masks or whatever (universal precautions) this risk is very slim.  But the rules apply because most people might not even know any of that information about their tattooist and the donation industry has to set a rule across the board without exceptions to guarantee somewhat the safety of the supply. 

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Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: Breastfeeding and tattooing

Hello all,
Tina writes: The question arose from a mom who was told she could not  get 
a tattoo because she was breastfeeding.  Of course, it was explained  that 
the risks are the same whether a mom is breastfeeding or not;  did a  little 
research on tattooing websites to find out their recommendation. Many of  
the "Consent to Tattoo" forms do state "I am not pregnant or nursing".  I  
have an email in to a company who insures tattoo palors and provides oversight  
for liability, as to why this is on the form.  Awaiting a reply.  Any  
others have some insight on this?  Thank you.


~~~
Personal insight: after having donating 3 gallons of blood  over a  period 
of 6 years, then taking a break and getting  tattooed 5 times in 3 years, I 
always wondered this myself. Obviously one loses  more blood in a shorter 
amount of time while donating, which I was told drops  your iron a full point 
and obviously blood volume drops. My tattoos are not big,  so the blood loss 
was less, but it still occurs each time. Beyond the risks  of infection 
from the needle ( which has never happened to anyone I know  either donating or 
getting tattooed, but then I always go to my cousin  whose shop, like most 
these days, is in complete compliance with health laws and  protocols etc.), 
I figure this rule protects the one who wants to donate or get  tattooed. I 
went into every donation and tattoo in excellent health, and took  really 
good care of myself( healing foods, sleep etc.) and the tattoos  afterwards. 
If an emergency donation was needed, say a family member and they  would 
have allowed it while I was nursing ( which in my case lasted 7 years), I  
figure my body would have handled it fine, same for being tatooed. By  not 
allowing it, all the healing energy of the body goes to dealing with  the 
donation/blood loss/wound healing.  But the way healthcare works, I  have to wait a 
full year after the last tattoo to be accepted as a blood donor  again. 
They don't just test you and say ok you're healed and didn't get an  infection, 
it's an arbitrary year. Those forms have all kinds of caveats for  time 
lags or being ruled out based on different actions/life events. Balancing  
protecting the donating person and those who would receive the  donation....
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA
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