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ReiRei13
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When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
When I was in Labor and delivery last night i was asked if I had any tattoos and then she wanted to know where each one was. Does anyone know why they ask this?
i couldn't get over all the gazillion things they asked, but the above ? just boggled me! 
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Jen2999
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Not when I went...
They may want to know in case of an epidural issue or a csection incision.
I have one on my right lower pelvis and my Dr was so impressed with himself that he was able to 'save" it when he did my Csec. ....haha.
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| Posted 2/3/09 7:45 PM |
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ReiRei13
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Posted by Jen2999
Not when I went...
They may want to know in case of an epidural issue or a csection incision.
I have one on my right lower pelvis and my Dr was so impressed with himself that he was able to 'save" it when he did my Csec. ....haha.
Glad to hear it was saved
I couldn't get over all the ?'s they asked last night Then she asked how many tattoos and wanted to know where each one was- I found it odd! I guess I'll ask them when I go back for the real thing
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:04 PM |
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DmarieK
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
I know there's something about the epidural. They can't give you one if there's a tattoo in that spot maybe? At least that's what they told me.
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:18 PM |
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ReiRei13
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Posted by DmarieK
I know there's something about the epidural. They can't give you one if there's a tattoo in that spot maybe? At least that's what they told me.
Interesting I'll have to look into this!!
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dani731
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
I have a tatto on my lower back & no one knew about it until I got the epidural, but no one said anything about it either. I think the epidural was put in above where my tattoo is.
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:27 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Posted by DmarieK
I know there's something about the epidural. They can't give you one if there's a tattoo in that spot maybe? At least that's what they told me.
Yes but only if it's a recent tattoo (I think if it's less than 1yr, not exactly sure).
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DNR
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
When I went to L&D last week I couldn't believe the amount of questions either. They had me describe location and exact design of tattoo. The question I found most bazaar was "do you feel safe to go home after delivery?" or "are you scared of your significant other?" Something like that.
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HillW9608
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Really?? I dont remember getting asked that.. interesting.
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| Posted 2/3/09 9:20 PM |
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
They never asked me, mines on my hip
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gabbie83
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Posted by DNR
When I went to L&D last week I couldn't believe the amount of questions either. They had me describe location and exact design of tattoo. The question I found most bazaar was "do you feel safe to go home after delivery?" or "are you scared of your significant other?" Something like that.
i heard they also ask questions like this before they release you with the baby. i think its for your safety that you're not depressed or something like that. i think they get a social worker if they dont get the answer that they're looking for.
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
I wasn't asked any questions like that that I remember(tattoo stuff). I think only the depression one on the last day.
I remember reading in a lot of my pre-delivery material about domestic violence issues so it would make sense that some hospitals ask those questions too about fearing your partner.
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nrthshgrl
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Posted by DNR
The question I found most bazaar was "do you feel safe to go home after delivery?" or "are you scared of your significant other?" Something like that.
They are very vigilant about domestic violence. I was asked this years ago when I had my kids.
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Posted by DmarieK
I know there's something about the epidural. They can't give you one if there's a tattoo in that spot maybe? At least that's what they told me.
Yes but only if it's a recent tattoo (I think if it's less than 1yr, not exactly sure).
I would trust Disney since she works L&D
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Lillykat
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Re: When in L&D, why do they ask what tattoos you have and where they are??
Posted by DNR
When I went to L&D last week I couldn't believe the amount of questions either. They had me describe location and exact design of tattoo. The question I found most bazaar was "do you feel safe to go home after delivery?" or "are you scared of your significant other?" Something like that.
They are required to ask those questions as general questions to make sure you are not depressed or a victim of domestic violence for the safety of you and the baby.
I was asked this when I went with preterm contractions with DD and was told it was standard that the hospital ask those questions.
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