Key Takeaways. Getting a tattoo while pregnant isn't recommended. You could get a skin infection or disease, and you might expose your developing baby to unsafe dyes. If you still decide to get a tattoo while pregnant, make sure the tattoo artist practices safe methods with sterile equipment.
Even though the average tattoo needle is only poked ⅛ of an inch into the skin, some tattoo ink contains heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead. These ingredients can pose a threat to your developing baby, particularly in the first trimester when the main organs are developing.
``The risk of infection is small, but to clear your mind, you can always speak to a doctor. But do not get tattooed if you know you're pregnant. You are putting yourself and your unborn child at risk of contracting an infection like Hepatitis B or HIV.''
It is suggested that mothers wait at least until 9-12 months after birth, when the child is no longer dependent solely on breastmilk before getting a tattoo. Reputable tattoo artists will have a waiver for the client to sign that asks about pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Pregnancy. The skin stretches significantly during pregnancy, especially around the abdomen, breasts, and hips. This can cause tattoos in these areas to stretch and distort. Post-pregnancy, the skin may or may not return to its original form, and the tattoo may remain distorted.
You can become pregnant again as soon as four weeks after delivery, even if you're breastfeeding. About 50% of couples are sexually active before their postpartum visit, so be sure to make a plan for preventing another pregnancy before you are ready for it.
We want a healthy mom and baby, and if you don't tell us when something concerns you, we can't help. To ease patients' minds when it comes to contractions, we talk about the 5-1-1 rule that signals you're in true labor: Contractions occur every 5 minutes. Each contraction lasts at least 1 minute.
Certain uterine conditions or weak cervical tissues, also called incompetent cervix, might raise the chances of a miscarriage. Smoking, alcohol, caffeine and illegal drugs. People who smoke have a greater risk of miscarriage than do nonsmokers. Heavy use of caffeine or alcohol use also raises the risk.
Piercing during pregnancy isn't recommended because even if the piercing is performed safely, there's always a chance that an infection at the piercing site could occur and spread to your bloodstream, which poses a risk to your baby since their immune system is too weak to fight it.
Most research shows that it's safe to dye or colour your hair while pregnant. Although the chemicals in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes may cause harm, this is only in very high doses. When you use hair dye, you are only exposed to very low amounts of these chemicals.
Most tattoo artists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or nursing mother out of an abundance of caution. If you're a nursing mom, the La Leche League recommends you wait until your baby is 9 to 12 months old and not wholly dependent on breast milk before you get a new tattoo.
And the flavorings, solvents, and other chemicals in e-cigarettes may harm you and your baby. If you're pregnant and you smoke or vape, quitting is the best way to give your baby a healthy start. Begin by talking with your healthcare professional. Ask about resources to help you quit.
Relax — it's generally considered safe to polish your nails while pregnant (and take advantage of it now, since it's likely that your nails are growing faster and stronger than ever thanks to pregnancy hormones).
Chacon, if you want a tattoo but are planning on getting pregnant, it is advisable to do so before you conceive. If you are already pregnant, it would be best to wait until after the baby is born. "Tattoos involve the insertion of colored pigments into the skin's dermis layer," says Dr. Chacon.
The high potassium levels could potentially cause dizziness, vomiting, or an increased pulse rate if taken in excess. By being mindful of your banana consumption, you can avoid potential discomforts and maintain a healthy weight while still benefiting from its nutritional value.
Certain nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, and E, folic acid tablets, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, are particularly beneficial for promoting healthy skin development and fair complexion for the baby during pregnancy.
So the golden rule to apply right from the first weeks of pregnancy is to gloss over whatever others are telling you as much as possible and to simply trust your own instinct. To sum up, make your pregnancy the pregnancy you want it to be!
One approach is the 'ten day rule,' which states that "whenever possible, one should confine the radiological examination of the lower abdomen and pelvis to the 10-day interval following the onset of menstruation."
During the podcast episode she talks about the '12-week rule' and stigma that surrounds it. This is the unwritten rule that parents shouldn't share the news of their pregnancy before 12 weeks, in case of complications or loss.
A woman's peak reproductive years are between the late teens and late 20s. By age 30, fertility (the ability to get pregnant) starts to decline. This decline happens faster once you reach your mid-30s.
You may have heard that people are “super fertile” after giving birth, but there's no scientific evidence indicating that fertility increases post childbirth.
After childbirth, miscarriage or treatment for ectopic pregnancy, the hormone can remain in your body for up to four to six weeks, Dr. Emery says. “That could lead to a positive pregnancy test when your body just hasn't cleared the hCG yet.”