Negative Effects Of Tattoos

There are many parts of the body that tattoos can be applied to. The most common parts of the body that they are applied to are the arms, legs, and back. Some parts of the body that are not commonly tattooed are the face, tongue, and eyes ("Tattoodo Ink"). Some people get full body tattoos that cover all of their skin. One man famously known for his full body tattoos is John Kenney. John is a 60-year-old man that got his first tattoos when he was an 18 year old gangster. Ever since then he has continued to add on to his collection. He believes that all of his tattoos represent and remind him of important parts of his life. Besides John, there are many other people with full body tattoos (Piercings and Tattoos). Though there are many potential complications when getting a tattoo, one major affect for woman is pregnancy issues. If a woman is pregnant while getting a tattoo, there is a chance that her baby may have developmental problems. During the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy, it is proven that the ink used for tattoos affects how healthy a baby will be. The earlier a woman gets

The decision of getting an epidural is usually made between the parents of the baby and the doctor. The doctor does the best they can to convince the parents to make the safest choices, but they cannot force them to do anything ("Q&A: Is it safe to get a tattoo while pregnant?").
An alternative for pregnant women who want a tattoo are tattoos that use natural inks that are not permanent. These natural inks are made from the same inks that Henna tattoos are made from, but they do not last as long. Once the pregnancy is over, a woman is safe to get whatever kind of tattoo she wants. However if she is planning on having more children in the future, she needs to take precautions to ensure that nothing will affect them ("American Pregnancy Association",