Receiving a tattoo can be an exciting milestone in one’s life, but breastfeeding mothers may want to know the best approach when considering this decision.
Safety and Hygiene Considerations
Under strict hygiene standards, you are getting a tattoo while breastfeeding is perfectly safe. Tattoo ink contains small molecules that won’t get into the breast milk supply and compromise it. However, it’s essential to note that tattooing involves repeatedly poking your skin with needles covered in ink, which may lead to local infections like bumps, scars, or granulomas that require antibiotic treatment and could impact breastfeeding. Systemic diseases may also arise if your tattoo artist or parlor does not practice proper hygiene practices, such as Hepatitis B
