While you indulge in some crazy cravings during pregnancy, ranging from a Belgian chocolate tub to a midnight treat of almond and honey cookies, some of them might not be healthy for you and your baby. One such craving is getting a tattoo done when pregnant.
Do you think it is safe to get tattooed when pregnant? We are sure that they are not and here’s why it is so.
Can Pregnant Women Get Tattoos?
In simple terms, the answer is a big NO. In accordance to the delicacy and fragility of your condition, we would suggest against getting a tattoo when you are pregnant. With such little information being disclosed regarding the safety issues concerned with dyes used for making tattoos, it is too risky to take the needle when pregnant.
There is a possibility of the chemicals present in the dye to negatively affect the baby, especially during the first 12 weeks. The ambiguity behind the risks involved and the impact on the baby makes us advise you to stay away from any unwanted complications.
Although not many studies have been conducted yet, some suggest that getting a tattoo on the back during pregnancy might prevent the pregnant woman from getting an epidural or anesthesia. The results have not been clearly stated and therefore it is recommended that you consult your health care center before planning to get tattooed on your back while you are pregnant.
These tattoos can aid in passing on the infection to the baby if you breastfeed them. The risk may be negligible, but it should definitely concern the expecting mothers.
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There are several concerns about pregnant females getting tattoos, some of them are:
#1. Hepatitis B (liver infection) and HIV/AIDS are two of major diseases which have the possibilities of passing through the body fluids. This might occur due to use of already used or unhygienic needles. Once inside your system, the disease can easily find a home in your baby’s body too.
#2. Tattoo dyes and inks can affect the healthy development of the baby. Small amounts of chemicals might be harmless for an adult but can have a prominent impact on the tiny fetus.
#3. Because the skin expands and contracts during pregnancy; your tattoo might not even look the same after delivering the baby.
If you still cannot resist getting yourself a tattoo then make sure you tick these points before letting that needle touch your soft skin.
#1. Approach a registered practitioner
#2. The artist should be wearing gloves during the procedure.
#3. He/ She should have a sterilizing unit
#4. The floors and surfaces of the studio should be clean.
#5. All the needles are new and disposable
#6. The dressings used are sterile, packed, and unopened.
#7. The dyes or ink used should also be sterilized, packed and unopened.
What About Henna?
If your urge to get a tattoo done during your pregnancy kicks you too hard, then we have figured out a temporary solution for you. Opt for Henna. The art of using henna has been practiced for thousands of years, by women all over the world. If you wish to mark the beautiful moments of your pregnancy through some intricate design patterns or some good luck messages, Henna is your go-to alternative. Getting henna designs made will pay heed to your tattoo cravings without letting you go through the painful and risky process of tattoos.
Henna is a natural and safe medium of dyeing your hands into orange, red, brown, cinnamon, brick, chocolate, or coffee color which lasts for one to four weeks.
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