-- Posted by WhiteTrashLilDarling at 8:15 am on July 9, 2009 that you can't have an epidoral? -- Posted by Hi Carie at 8:15 am on July 9, 2009 I have heard that. -- Posted by Savannahalynn at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009 no idea -- Posted by DuBBy at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009 Never hear of that -- Posted by Chasey at 8:16 am on July 9, 2009 Sometimes people refuse to do it but most of the time they can do it despite -- Posted by kitKAT55 at 8:17 am on July 9, 2009 ive heard that i have one -- Posted by Live Just To Die 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 -- Posted by Hi Carie at 8:19 am on July 9, 2009 http://tattoo.about.com/cs/tatfaq/f/epidurals.htm -- Posted by marshmellowman 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. -- Posted by elizachunk at 8:25 am on July 9, 2009 Ummm im not sure... -- Posted by utheh at 8:30 am on July 9, 2009 It shouldn't be a problem -- Posted by ElectricLadyFlash 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? -- Posted by WhiteTrashLilDarling 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