my baby is almost a year old and i was wondering if it’d be safe to get his name tattooed on me while he’s still breastfeeding? i have gotten conflicting answers! thanks mamas!
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My tattoo artist wouldn’t if I was still nursing! I would just wait
Personally I wouldn’t risk it, and most tattoo artists I know wouldn’t do it. No matter how clean the tattoo parlor is, there is always a risk of infection and that can cause issues with supply or milk quality.
You can but a lot of.artists just won’t for.yours and baby’s safety
There’s new research that says tattoos while breastfeeding is safe. It’s currently getting legalized in different states. Just do your research, talk to your doctor and the tattoo artist.
Ask your pediatrician
Ask your tattoo artist.
Idk but why cant you wait till your done nursing…just in case…
I would wait just to be safe because you never know when your immune system is compromised by something. You risk getting an infection and passing it to your baby. No matter how well you take care of your tattoo. If your immune system is compromised you can be at high-risk for infection.
Why risk it though??? Even if theres a chance.
Yes, the ink doesnt go into the breastmilk, all you have to worry about is infection and as long as you take care of it you will be fine.
To be honest, it’s a tattoo- it can wait. I know you’re excited but yes, there’s a risk of infection with any tattoo that can be passed to baby. Why not just wait? 
What’s the rush? If there is an inkling that it could be dangerous why are you even considering it? Just wait till you’re finished.
YEP. It’s safe. I’ve gotten 2 tattoos during my breastfeeding journeys. Just make sure you’re going to a clean reputable tattoo artist.
Yes it’s absolutely fine
Why take the risk just wait till not breast feeding.
Your safe!!! There is no risk for your child unless you dont take care of the tattoo and it gets infected. GET THAT TAT MOMMA!!!
If in doubt, wait it out. Baby needs you right now, the tattoo can wait.
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Talk to your pediatrician. But I really don’t think it would be a problem
I got a tattoo while breastfeeding.
Depends on where you go I think, I know where I want to go the want me to wait but I know other mums that have gotten tattooed while breastfeeding