Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Policy

Our commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do you tattoo pregnant or breastfeeding clients?

At Hoodoo Tattoos, we do not tattoo clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This policy is in place purely for health, safety, and ethical reasons, and is a standard practice across many professional tattoo studios worldwide.

Why we don't tattoo during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the body goes through significant hormonal and physical changes that can affect the skin and healing process. These changes may include:

•Increased skin sensitivity and pain
•Higher likelihood of swelling, irritation, or skin reactions
•Unpredictable healing and ink retention
•A slightly lowered immune response, increasing infection risk

While tattooing itself is a cosmetic procedure, it still involves intentional skin trauma, which medical professionals generally advise avoiding during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. As there are limited clinical studies confirming tattoo safety during pregnancy, we choose to follow a precaution-first approach to protect both parent and baby.

Why we don't tattoo while breastfeeding

Although there is currently no clear evidence proving that tattoo ink passes into breast milk, there is also no research that conclusively proves it does not. Because of this uncertainty, most medical professionals and tattoo industry bodies recommend avoiding tattooing during breastfeeding.

Additionally:

•Breastfeeding places high nutritional and immune demands on the body
•Healing may be slower or less predictable
•Any infection could require medication that may not be breastfeeding-safe

For these reasons, we do not tattoo during this time.

Our commitment to your safety

This policy is not a judgment or restriction, but a reflection of our commitment to:

✓Client wellbeing
✓High-quality tattoo results
✓Ethical and responsible tattooing practices

Once pregnancy and breastfeeding have concluded, we will be more than happy to tattoo you and help bring your ideas to life.

Questions About This Policy?

If you're unsure whether this policy applies to you, feel free to contact us, we're always happy to answer questions.

Have More Questions?

We're here to help. Contact us for any questions or concerns about our policies and procedures.

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