Tattoos during pregnancy 

Many pregnant women may want a tattoo on your body. It is not bad to have a tattoo, but you should look at the effects of tattoos during pregnancy for you and your baby not yet born, as discussed in this article.

Something may strike in your mind that you need to mark this important phase of their life with something special like a tattoo. You may have some concerns about their existing tattoos. You will always consider what is good and safe for both your baby and you in particular. Their own health and also your baby play such an important role in pregnancy. You may not have much information about some practices that you can devote and if they are safe during pregnancy or not. Here you can get more information about whether or not you can get a tattoo during pregnancy and how to deal with the existing one.

Is it safe to tattoos while I'm pregnant?

When you get a tattoo, especially during pregnancy, may increase the risk of contracting infections such as HIV and hepatitis B. Because the risk is significant, it is generally advisable to get a tattoo after having delivered. Getting a tattoo involves the use of dyes of skin that come into direct contact with skin. Chemicals found in the paint is absorbed into the bloodstream can affect the development of your baby in the womb, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. However, there are no known effects of these chemicals to the baby after pregnancy.

Concerns and precautions

Not out several concerns about tattoos, and its probably recommended to wait until the pregnancy is over and then you can decide on the tattoo you want and where in the body.

• Infectious diseases. Hepatitis B, which is an infection of the liver precarious and HIV / AIDS are the two main infections that can be contracted by cross-transfer fluids. It simply means that you can easily get the infection by sharing the same needle if not properly sterilized. And you can pass the infection to her baby as well, when you are pregnant.
• Harm of chemicals. You may not know the extent to which the tattoo inks and dyes affect the baby. And this is also another major concern, since small amounts of chemicals in these products may not be harmful to you as an adult, could be devastating to the health of your baby in the womb.
• You can not get an epidural. Some may argue that if you have a tattoo on your back, you can not have an epidural. There has been limited study showing the risks that could be imminent for women with back tattoo and epidural. In fact none of the research or studies that have been conducted on these proved to be negative. However, if you find yourself in the dilemma in relation epidural and tattoos, you can always seek professional medical help of the doctor who will guide you well in such circumstances.

And if I'm determined to get a tattoo?

It is very difficult to find one willing to carry out a tattoo tattoo artist in your body when you are pregnant. In fact most of the tattooists hesitate to do it, and only some of them may have the courage. But if you are hard pressed and you feel like your heart desires a tattoo, here are the simple security steps you can put into consideration.

1. First of all tattoo artist should know that they are performing a tattoo, so happy to tell them that you are pregnant.

2. DO NOT rush into tattooing his body; you can wait until the second quarter as this is the time when the baby's major organs have actually developed ie, nerves, bones and muscles.

3. Make sure that your tattoo artist or the people running the tattoo on you, meet the following guidelines:

• They are registered professionals; to the states that register tattoo artist.
• They should be wearing gloves because undertake the procedure.
• They have an autoclave for sterilizing equipment.
• All the surrounding environment is safe, clean ie, surfaces and floors.
• All needles used in the process are novel and sealed and should be discarded after a single use.
• The dressings are closed and sterilized, as well as dye and paint.
• The artist is available during the first 24 hours if you have a problem,

Finally, in case you had a tattoo, but you question the services of the establishment that made you; make an appointment to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis as well.

What about existing tattoos?

Existing tattoos have no effect on pregnancy; however, stretch marks after pregnancy can leave your distorted or discolored tattoo. The only cure for stretch marks is to use a moisturizer. Dermatologist will advise you to gently rub in circular motions the scar areas. Any lotion may function but shea butter may be the best, since it leaves a protective layer on the skin. No study has proven suggesting that the creams can prevent stretch marks caused by pregnancy, but certainly they help to keep your skin hydrated. You may not like what stretch marks can make your tattoo, but all is not lost, all you need is a little patience. When the age of your baby is atrásvocê and you're back to normal, you can get these tattoos reworkedhealth and done again.