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I am breastfeeding my new born. i want to get a tattoo. will this affect my my baby? am i able to or not able to do this
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Tattoo: You can get a tattoo if you are breast feeding without harm to the baby as long as you go to someplace clean and reputable.
Answered 6/10/2012
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See below: There is no contraindication to getting a tattoo.
Answered 6/29/2012
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