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Q: tattoos and pregnancy

asked by: forbiddonpixie on April 6th, 2009

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i am 5-6 weeks pregnant, i began a tattoo 2 weeks ago not knowing i was pregnant. I did not have any problems. I need to have my tattoo finished in a week.
The place is clean and i have never had issues with fainting or dizziness with my tattoos.
Is it safe for me to finish my tattoo then wait till after my baby for any more???

Replies(2)

Mabel

replied on April 7th, 2009

Moderator

Now that you know you are pregnant, you can't continue your tattoo. It is better to wait until you are not pregnant.

taykare

replied on April 8th, 2009

Supporter

I agree with mabel finish your tattoo after the baby is born! More impotant to have a healthy baby than risking the unknown. To my knowledge there has been no research on it the ink from the tattoo can effect the baby. I do know that if you donate blood you have to wait to donate again until the tattoo is at least a year old or more. So skip the tattoo until you have your baby
good luck

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