Is Getting A Tattoo Done Safe During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 20 Dec 2014

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Sun, 21 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : i want to get my tattoo re done but i can be pregnant should i just wait to get it done

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
should wait

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal
I have understood your query

And I think you should wait

For 2 reasons
1. The pain that is inflicted- an abnormal pain is known to have caused abortions.
2. Infections is a strong possibility. So it will expose the fetus again to infection.

I therefore recommend that the tatoo should wait.

I hope that the information helps you
Please feel free to contact me for any information needed.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T