Tattoo while breastfeeding

Has anyone had a tattoo while still breastfeeding I have a tattoo booked in for tomorrow at 1:30 and only just had a thought about it did a bit of research but one site is saying it’s okay as the ink molecules are large to go though to the breast milk but some say no because of an infection that could happen please let me know asap the reason behind ur answers

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I did and had no issues

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How old was ur little one when u had it done if u don’t mind me asking

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I asked my tattoo artist who said just don’t risk it as can pass infection onto baby. So frustrating having to wait tho 😵‍💫

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I’ve looked into this too and found no conclusive recommendations. I would say it’s down to your individual risk assessment and comfort. I would personally feel comfortable getting one from a known and trusted artist / studio, but not anywhere new or unknown to me.

The below explains it quite well:

https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/tattoos-and-breastfeeding/

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So I called a tattoo shop and asked them about and they said they don’t do it but some other places may do it x

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he was about 3 months I think

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