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Lower Back Tatoos Biography
A lower back tattoo won't necessarily prevent you from having an epidural during labor. The exception would be if the tattoo is red, swollen or oozing fluid — or if the tattoo is recent and the affected skin is still healing.
Research on tattoos and epidurals is limited. Theoretical concerns — such as the development of skin cancer in the affected area years later — remain controversial. Actual reports of problems associated with epidurals and lower back tattoos are exceedingly rare.
If you have a lower back tattoo and decide to have an epidural during labor, the anesthesiologist will likely try to insert the needle through skin that isn't tattooed — such as an open area in the tattoo design.
If that isn't possible, the anesthesiologist might nick your skin before inserting the needle. This reduces any possible risk associated with trapping tattoo pigment inside the needle or depositing the pigment into deeper tissues.
Keep in mind that placing a needle through the tattoo might result in a small scar that could alter the appearance of the tattoo.
If you're concerned about the unknowns associated with tattoos and epidurals, you might ask your health care provider about other options for pain relief during labor — such as relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, or oral or injected medications."On Tuesday I delivered a baby girl, without any drugs. This was NOT my choice. Since this is baby number 3, I had decided I would 'treat' myself to an epidural this time and take the 'easy' route.
I made my intentions known to my labor and delivery nurse and together we decided when we would begin preparations for the drugs. All together, it took over an hour of preparation before they finally brought the anesthesiologist in.
At this point, I was dilated to 8 and running out of time and stamina. The pain was so intense and since I had my heart set on drugs, I had not mentally prepared myself for it. When the Dr. opened the back of my gown, they discovered my back tattoo. Up until this point, during my entire pregnancy, NO ONE ever asked if I had a tattoo. There are only three vertebrae where an epidural can be administered. They are L5, L4 and L3. This is also the exact location of the all popular 'back tat.' The Dr. explained to me that he would NOT be able to administer an epidural because the pigment could contain bacteria and he could not pierce the ink with a needle that could ultimately push the bacteria directly into my spinal fluid. Ultimately, this could introduce an infection that would jeopardize my mobility.
So, I had to deliver the baby on my own. It was a terrible experience, so I decided to research its validity which is how I came across your post. You may want to amend you post so women know the whole story before making the decision to get a lumbar tattoo. Had I known it would impact my delivery I would have made many different decisions. Obviously, it's too late when you are in the throws of labor." -Kimberly T.
I should mention a couple of points about the above email. First, most doctors won't administer an epidural this late in labor anyway. Once a woman has dilated to 8, it's usually too late. Second, what doctor decides to proceed with something like this without a full consultation to determine if the patient is, in fact, a good candidate for an epidural? The presence of the tattoo should have been established early on. And last but not least, I can say from experience that an epidural is no "treat" and is not always the "easy" way out. The one I got was a horrible experience and I will never opt for an epidural again.
conclusion? As a mother of two, I can assure you that there are so many variables when having children that it is impossible to consider and prevent any possible difficulty. I also know that doctors have a knack for finding ways to provide for their patients, despite obstacles. They're not usually going to refuse pain relief to a woman in labor just because she has a lumbar tattoo, even if they believe in the above theory. And an epidural is not the only source of pain relief - there are other drugs that can ease the pain of childbirth. If you are unfortunate enough to end up with a doctor like the woman quoted above, I hope you have time to demand that someone else take over. A woman in labor deserves the utmost care, not a paranoid and superstitious doctor.
If a lower back tattoo is something you really want and this is the only thing standing in your way, you can always talk to your doctor about your concerns and see what they have to say on the matter. However, it appears to me that the chances of a lumbar tattoo actually interfering with an epidural or other pain relief is very, very minimal if not nil.
Lower Back Tatoos Biography
A lower back tattoo won't necessarily prevent you from having an epidural during labor. The exception would be if the tattoo is red, swollen or oozing fluid — or if the tattoo is recent and the affected skin is still healing.
Research on tattoos and epidurals is limited. Theoretical concerns — such as the development of skin cancer in the affected area years later — remain controversial. Actual reports of problems associated with epidurals and lower back tattoos are exceedingly rare.
If you have a lower back tattoo and decide to have an epidural during labor, the anesthesiologist will likely try to insert the needle through skin that isn't tattooed — such as an open area in the tattoo design.
If that isn't possible, the anesthesiologist might nick your skin before inserting the needle. This reduces any possible risk associated with trapping tattoo pigment inside the needle or depositing the pigment into deeper tissues.
Keep in mind that placing a needle through the tattoo might result in a small scar that could alter the appearance of the tattoo.
If you're concerned about the unknowns associated with tattoos and epidurals, you might ask your health care provider about other options for pain relief during labor — such as relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, or oral or injected medications."On Tuesday I delivered a baby girl, without any drugs. This was NOT my choice. Since this is baby number 3, I had decided I would 'treat' myself to an epidural this time and take the 'easy' route.
I made my intentions known to my labor and delivery nurse and together we decided when we would begin preparations for the drugs. All together, it took over an hour of preparation before they finally brought the anesthesiologist in.
At this point, I was dilated to 8 and running out of time and stamina. The pain was so intense and since I had my heart set on drugs, I had not mentally prepared myself for it. When the Dr. opened the back of my gown, they discovered my back tattoo. Up until this point, during my entire pregnancy, NO ONE ever asked if I had a tattoo. There are only three vertebrae where an epidural can be administered. They are L5, L4 and L3. This is also the exact location of the all popular 'back tat.' The Dr. explained to me that he would NOT be able to administer an epidural because the pigment could contain bacteria and he could not pierce the ink with a needle that could ultimately push the bacteria directly into my spinal fluid. Ultimately, this could introduce an infection that would jeopardize my mobility.
So, I had to deliver the baby on my own. It was a terrible experience, so I decided to research its validity which is how I came across your post. You may want to amend you post so women know the whole story before making the decision to get a lumbar tattoo. Had I known it would impact my delivery I would have made many different decisions. Obviously, it's too late when you are in the throws of labor." -Kimberly T.
I should mention a couple of points about the above email. First, most doctors won't administer an epidural this late in labor anyway. Once a woman has dilated to 8, it's usually too late. Second, what doctor decides to proceed with something like this without a full consultation to determine if the patient is, in fact, a good candidate for an epidural? The presence of the tattoo should have been established early on. And last but not least, I can say from experience that an epidural is no "treat" and is not always the "easy" way out. The one I got was a horrible experience and I will never opt for an epidural again.
conclusion? As a mother of two, I can assure you that there are so many variables when having children that it is impossible to consider and prevent any possible difficulty. I also know that doctors have a knack for finding ways to provide for their patients, despite obstacles. They're not usually going to refuse pain relief to a woman in labor just because she has a lumbar tattoo, even if they believe in the above theory. And an epidural is not the only source of pain relief - there are other drugs that can ease the pain of childbirth. If you are unfortunate enough to end up with a doctor like the woman quoted above, I hope you have time to demand that someone else take over. A woman in labor deserves the utmost care, not a paranoid and superstitious doctor.
If a lower back tattoo is something you really want and this is the only thing standing in your way, you can always talk to your doctor about your concerns and see what they have to say on the matter. However, it appears to me that the chances of a lumbar tattoo actually interfering with an epidural or other pain relief is very, very minimal if not nil.
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
Lower Back Tatoos Designs Photos Pics Wallpapers 2013
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