Lower back tattoos are popular with women since they tend to draw the eye to the natural curves and hips of the body. They are labeled to be sexy and used to heighten sexual attraction.These tattoos have often been called 'tramp stamps', in order to describe the sexual representation that they have in society.
While the lower back is not the widest area of the human back, it serves as a good place to hold a bold artwork design. These tattoos can be made easily, given the space provided for them. The skin of the of this area usually remains tight and does not stretch, especially with pregnant women.
Although there has been some talk regarding the uncertainty of lower back tattoos for expecting mothers, the Mayo clinic has researched this issue. Roger W. Harms, M.D. was concerned with the issue of pregnant women receiving epidurals with tattooed ink on their back.Harms states that there is no issue with these forms of tattoos on pregnant women with one exception:
o The tattoo covers a large area and is still fresh.
Most anesthesiologists will give epidurals to pregnant women with lower back tattoos. In this case, the needle will usually be placed in an area of the tattoo that has non-inked skin.In regards to this information and much more researched on the net, the answer to this myth holds false. Unless there is an underlying condition or infection already at hand, epidurals on pregnant women with lower back body art are indeed safe. ( By V. Felcetto )