Tina

You ask about tattooing.  I recently looked this up, and found some 
quite mixed info.  One of the main problems IMHO is that because 
tattoos are classified as cosmetic, there can be lack of regulation 
of tattoo parlours.  I'd want to be sure that a client understood the 
risks to her own health, as well as her baby's. Tattoos breach the 
skin and there can be the risk of allergic reactions to the dyes, 
skin infections, granulomas, blood-borne diseases (Hep B &C, tetanus 
as well as the biggie, HIV).  Some links below give an idea of the 
very divided opinion about tattooing, including while breastfeeding, 
and including some quite alarming pics:

CDC 
<http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/transmission.htm>http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/transmission.htm 


LLL 
<http://www.lalecheleague.org/faq/tattoos.html>http://www.lalecheleague.org/faq/tattoos.html

AIDS Info 
<http://aids.about.com/od/technicalquestions/f/tattoorisk.htm>http://aids.about.com/od/technicalquestions/f/tattoorisk.htm 


Tattoo Artist 
<http://www.tattooartist.com/health.html>http://www.tattooartist.com/health.html

Mayo Clinic 
<http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tattoos-and-piercings/MC00020>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tattoos-and-piercings/MC00020 


To be cynical, the insurance company may be wary about whether a 
mother is pregnant or breastfeeding because it doubles their risk 
should something go wrong.  And, naturally, the baby cannot give 
informed consent :-(  Who knows?

Pamela Morrison IBCLC
Rustington, England
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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?




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