tattoos and epiderals ??? hmm?

Pretty Pistol · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:23 PM

My entire back is tatted up something fierce including all along my spine... Do you think they will deny me an epidural?

mrsthomas623 · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:28 PM

i would not think they would.. tattoos are only in the skin. i am curious to hear the answer!

AtomicPink · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:30 PM

I have a tattoo on my spine and i remember they asked me how long i had it for. i still got the epi. i'm not sure quite how it works to be honest and to tell you the truth i don't even know what is involved in an epidural. all i know is it felt good...

i was only just passed 2nd tri and didn't plan any birth plan and to this day i still don't have a clue what everything was for! hee hee!

gogypie · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:31 PM

Actually, I have heard that if you have a tattoo that you can't have an epideral... I am not sure the truth of it... I would also be interested to know if anyone knows the answer to this. I have a tattoo on my back and have had 2 spinal blocks (mind you they weren't into my tattoo)
Interesting question...

Cinnamon · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:32 PM

I've heard if the tattoo is in the place where they're suposed to inject the epi, then you can't have it because there is danger of injecting ink into you... Check it out but I think that's the way it goes...

kelly2903 · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:34 PM

i seriously wouldnt have thought it would matter to be fair its just on the skin.... find out the answer and let us all no lol xxx

AtomicPink · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:37 PM

mine was through the tatt im sure...will ask OH,he watched a few seconds before leggin it before he fainted lol.

Cinnamon · Nov 29th, 2009, 19:43 PM

Ok, I just read this on the Mayo clinic page refering to if it's true that women with lumbar area tattoos can't get an epi:

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.

If you have a lower back tattoo and have questions or concerns regarding your ability to get an epidural, consult your doctor.

So I guess the best advice is to ask your doc.

Pretty Pistol · Nov 29th, 2009, 20:19 PM

awesome because I really want an epidural lol

Beltane · Nov 29th, 2009, 20:38 PM

I am heavily tattooed and got an epidural with no prob.

Nov 29th, 2009, 19:23 PM	#1
Pretty Pistol Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 646	tattoos and epiderals ??? hmm? My entire back is tatted up something fierce including all along my spine... Do you think they will deny me an epidural?

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mrsthomas623 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio, US Posts: 3,556	i would not think they would.. tattoos are only in the skin. i am curious to hear the answer!

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AtomicPink Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 19,122	I have a tattoo on my spine and i remember they asked me how long i had it for. i still got the epi. i'm not sure quite how it works to be honest and to tell you the truth i don't even know what is involved in an epidural. all i know is it felt good... i was only just passed 2nd tri and didn't plan any birth plan and to this day i still don't have a clue what everything was for! hee hee!

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Nov 29th, 2009, 19:31 PM	#4
gogypie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 253	Actually, I have heard that if you have a tattoo that you can't have an epideral... I am not sure the truth of it... I would also be interested to know if anyone knows the answer to this. I have a tattoo on my back and have had 2 spinal blocks (mind you they weren't into my tattoo) Interesting question...

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Nov 29th, 2009, 19:32 PM	#5
Cinnamon Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 1,941	I've heard if the tattoo is in the place where they're suposed to inject the epi, then you can't have it because there is danger of injecting ink into you... Check it out but I think that's the way it goes...

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Nov 29th, 2009, 19:34 PM	#6
kelly2903 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: west yorkshire uk Posts: 3,492	i seriously wouldnt have thought it would matter to be fair its just on the skin.... find out the answer and let us all no lol xxx

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Nov 29th, 2009, 19:37 PM	#7
AtomicPink Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 19,122	mine was through the tatt im sure...will ask OH,he watched a few seconds before leggin it before he fainted lol.

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Nov 29th, 2009, 19:43 PM	#8
Cinnamon Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 1,941	Ok, I just read this on the Mayo clinic page refering to if it's true that women with lumbar area tattoos can't get an epi: 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. If you have a lower back tattoo and have questions or concerns regarding your ability to get an epidural, consult your doctor. So I guess the best advice is to ask your doc.

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Nov 29th, 2009, 20:19 PM	#9
Pretty Pistol Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 646	awesome because I really want an epidural lol

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Nov 29th, 2009, 20:38 PM	#10
Beltane Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,384	I am heavily tattooed and got an epidural with no prob.

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