Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic is it true that if you have a lower back tattoo Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Savannahalynn[/m] at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009[quote]no idea[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post WhiteTrashLilDarling Posted at 8:15 am on July 9, 2009 that you can't have an epidoral?

Replies WhiteTrashLilDarling Posted at 9:00 am on July 9, 2009 I'm not pregnant at all but I do want to get a tattoo and I don't want to not be able to have an epidural when I do have a baby ElectricLadyFlash Posted at 8:38 am on July 9, 2009 :|@yourname You're pregnant, aren't you? Anyways, I don't see why you couldn't get an epidural. Which is more important? Your health and delivery of your baby or the state of a tattoo? utheh Posted at 8:30 am on July 9, 2009 It shouldn't be a problem elizachunk Posted at 8:25 am on July 9, 2009 Ummm im not sure... marshmellowman Posted at 8:21 am on July 9, 2009 No, as long as that tattoo isn't close to the area where the anaesthetist is going to be placing the needle, or unless the tattoo is very recent, it should be fine. Hi Carie Posted at 8:19 am on July 9, 2009 http://tattoo.about.com/cs/tatfaq/f/epidurals.htm Live Just To Die Posted at 8:17 am on July 9, 2009 No, it isn't true. Most pregnant women who have lower back tattoos can receive epidurals. The exception would be if the tattoo covers a large area and is still "fresh" — meaning the involved skin is still healing. Actually, very few studies have looked at the risks of epidurals in women with lower back tattoos. But there is no conclusive evidence of any adverse effects, such an increased risk of an infection. Most anesthesiologists will give an epidural block to a pregnant woman with a lower back tattoo. However, they may try to avoid placing the needle through the tattoo to avoid a small scar that may disfigure the tattoo. If possible, the anesthesiologist will insert the needle through skin that isn't tattooed. - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lower-back-tattoo/AN01357 kitKAT55 Posted at 8:17 am on July 9, 2009 ive heard that i have one Chasey Posted at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009 Sometimes people refuse to do it but most of the time they can do it despite DuBBy Posted at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009 Never hear of that Savannahalynn Posted at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009 no idea Hi Carie Posted at 8:15 am on July 9, 2009 I have heard that. All 12 previous replies displayed.