– Wait until the second trimester when your baby’s major organs, bones, nerves, and muscles have already developed. – Make sure the tattoo artist is licensed. – Check to see that the tattoo parlor uses sterilized equipment.

The main concern with getting a tattoo during pregnancy is the risk of contracting an infection, such as Hepatitis B and HIV. Although the risk is small, it is recommended that you wait to get a tattoo until after your baby is born.

Avoid getting your tattoo on the stomach or hip area. The skin in those areas stretches a lot during pregnancy, which could distort your new ink later on. Take proper care of your tattoo afterward, and keep it clean to avoid infection and complications. Contact a doctor if you see any signs of a rash or infection.

No, having a tattoo that’s already healed shouldn’t cause any problems for you or your baby during pregnancy. You may find that your tattoo changes while you’re pregnant, though. Chloasma (brown pigmentation that happens during pregnancy) can affect the color of a tattoo, for example.

Your uterus will tend to grow upwards rather than push outwards. Result: your belly will look smaller. If you’re a shorter woman, there’s a smaller space between your hip and your lowest rib. That means less room for the baby to grow upwards, so your uterus will push outwards instead.

The skin expands with the growth of the foetus and stretch marks may also appear. The skin becomes much more sensitive and may itch, and become irritated with rashes and spots. Not only may the veins, marks, and spots change the appearance of an existing tattoo, but so may chemicals used for treatment.

It is suggested that mothers wait at least until 9-12 months after birth, when the child is no longer dependent solely on breastmilk before getting a tattoo. Reputable tattoo artists will have a waiver for the client to sign that asks about pregnancy and breastfeeding.

In extremely rare cases, a woman can get pregnant while already pregnant. Normally, a pregnant woman’s ovaries temporarily stop releasing eggs. But in a rare phenomenon called superfetation, another egg is released, gets fertilized with sperm, and attaches to the wall of the uterus, resulting in two babies.

Your twin pregnancy weight gain may cause you back pain, and you could be feeling exhausted or quite tired. Get your iron levels checked. An iron deficiency will make you more tired than usual. Another pregnancy symptom at 24 weeks pregnant with twins is: Swelling throughout your body particularly in your feet and ankles.

Twin pregnancy bellies don’t necessarily look alike. There are a lot of different factors that’ll influence the size and look of your twin pregnancy belly. Your genes, whether you’ve been pregnant before, your weight and how you’re built play a significant role.

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is found during pregnancy. The test is typically administered between 24-28 weeks gestation. Gestational Diabetes (GDM) occurs in 3-6% of twin pregnancies.

Your babies can blink, and they’re able to see. They can distinguish light from dark. They aren’t able to see very far yet. You should be able to feel your children’s movements, when you’re 24 weeks pregnant with twins. You might not feel them kicking at first. It may feel more like gentle taps.