Pregnancy, Tattoos & Alcohol

Hi all :) 

I got my first PM almost 3 weeks ago :) 

I already have a 7 year old daughter who I had with no pacemaker in. 

How did you PM effect your pregnancy/labour (if it did)? 

Anyone have any problems getting tattoos? I have a half sleeve started so would like to finish 🙈

And how does alcohol effect everyone? I’m not a big drinker anyway I’m just curious! 

Thanks! 😊

 

2 Comments

pacing

by Tracey_E - 2018-03-24 09:13:10

I was told I could not have kids without a pacer because my heart wouldn't be able to keep up. I had two pregnancies with it. It was a non-event. My ob was a little overreactive at first and talked about high risk ob's and neonatal cardiologists. He had a call with my cardio who told him my problem is fixed, treat me like any other healthy pregnant woman. The only concession was a heart monitor during labor. 

You can have a tattoo anywhere except right over the pacer. 

Alcohol has no effect on the pacer. The underlying reason why you have it and meds you may make it a bad idea, but just having the pacer does not. My doc even said a glass of red wine a day is good for my heart. 

Hi!

by SmileyK - 2018-03-28 23:35:43

I’ve had a pacemaker since I was 10 years old. I have had two kids and the pacemaker didn’t make any complications. Also I have asked my cardiologist and they said tats are fine just not right over. However; don’t disclose this to the tattoo studio because the one I disclosed it to refused to tattoo me without doctors note and the doctor wouldn’t give me one. Liability perhaps? I don’t know. 

I’ve had drinks here and there and have had no problems also :) 

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