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Maybe you've thought of remembering this special time in your life with a tattoo, or maybe you have concerns about existing tattoos.
americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/tatoos.htm
Upside: Very good overview on tattoos and henna
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Body Piercing Basics Tattoo 101 Henna: The no-regrets tattoo
www.babycenter.com/0_body-art-during-pregnancy_1449690.bc
Upside: Detailed article on piercings, tattoos and henna during pregnancy
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Because there are several concerns about tattoos during pregnancy, it’s probably best to wait until after delivery. If you do want a tattoo, be aware of these issues:
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/24043_24541.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on getting a tattoo during pregnancy
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Information • How will being pregnant affect my piercing? • Will I have to remove my naval jewelry during pregnancy? • Can I wear my genital ring or bar during labor? • Is there any reason to remove ...
www.pregnancy.org/article.php?sid=1861
Upside: Advice on the safety of body piercings and tattoos during pregnancy
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pregnancy safe? Why or why not? A: This is definitely a timely question and one that would have rarely been asked even just a few years ago. According to a study by The Journal of the American ...
www.babyzone.com/askanexpert/answer.asp?qid=29994
Upside: Answers user question on getting or removing a tattoo during pregnancy
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Tattoos can become infected, but only if they are not taken care of properly, or if you went to a dirty shop. BUT...I will say this...ink from tattoos absolutely 100% does NOT go into your ...
wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_getting_a_tattoo_while_pregnant_harm_the_baby
Upside: User question on getting a tattoo during pregnancy
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A. With a reputable practitioner, it probably is. But I wouldn't recommend it and a reputable practitioner probably wouldn't do it if s/he knew you were pregnant. All causes of infection are to be ...
www.storknet.com/cubbies/pregnancy/excf2.htm
Upside: Short answer to question on getting a tattoo during pregnancy
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Can I get in a hot tub during pregnancy? Electrolysis Many pregnant women find they have excess hair growth due to pregnancy hormones. If you experience this it is best to wait until after you ...
www.i-am-pregnant.com/encyclopedia/Pregnancy/Whats-Safe-and-Unsafe/Beauty-and-Spa-Safety
Upside: Detailed explanation of various beauty and spa items and their safety during pregnancy with community comments
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The array of products that we use on our faces, hair, nails and body is truly amazing. Imagine trying to list everything you used in the past month! These treatments and products have become a big ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,23484,00.html
Upside: Good detailed information on the safety of various health and beauty products and activities during pregnancy
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Enter the trade name or the generic name of the medication you are taking to check potential risk according to the FDA from category A (safest) to X (should not be used). You are also given the risk ...
Upside: Excellent site on the safety of nearly every drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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