Hello everyone! Let me first make it clear that I am not posting this in an attempt to open a discussion regarding the pros & cons of tattoo body art. I do not wish to engage in argument with narrow minded individuals whom do not have nor wish to ever have a tattoo of their own. A tattoo is a very personal decision, and one that only the person whose body is being tattooed can make for themselves.

So here is my medical pregnancy question: Is it safe to get a tattoo during pregnancy?

I am in the process of having a large tattoo done on my back & side of my body. I have had 6 sessions completed. It is of a plant with flowers. The outline, shading, and some color is completed I have 3 more sessions scheduled for this June & July to complete the artwork. The artist is a very well known woman for this type of tattoo art. The studio is very clean, uses brand new needles each tattoo, and follows medical sanitary guidelines for all their tattoos. The studio itself is an elite tattoo studio, with each session costing $480-$640. Financially my partner & I are very secure, and have college funds paid for our 2 children.

This morning I took a pregnancy test, and it was positive. I am probably about 3 weeks pregnant. I had a prescheduled tatttoo appointment, and so I went as scheduled. I felt fine during the tattoo, but I was more sensitive to the pain than usual. After each tattoo session I feel very relaxed and calm. During the tattoo I am generally calm & relaxed as well. So my question is: Is it medically safe to continue the next 3 appointments during my first trimester? Thank you for serious responses to my serious question.