Tattoos and breastfeeding?

Question

I know you can't get tattoos while pregnant but can you get tattoos while breastfeeding?

If no, why not? What can happen and why is it frowned upon?

Answer 1

you just don't want any foreign contaminates in your blood stream thats why.

Answer 2

You can usually get a tattoo 6-8 weeks after giving birth. I didn't know it was frowned upon, at least not anymore than doing ANYTHING while breastfeeding. Some people just want you to sit in a chair and be hooked up like a dairy cow for the next year.

Answer 3

The chemicals in the dye could cause infection which in turn could cause it to enter your bloodstream.

I got a tattoo while breastfeeding but my Peds doctor told me to pump enough milk for at 3-5 days to give the baby after I get my tattoo.  That was awhile ago.  I would ask your babys doctor.  

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