# Dangerous Combos Tattoos & Epidurals By Alex Covert | Published 2007-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoos-and-epidurals-dangerous-combo References: [medgadget](http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2007/09/tattoos_and_epidurals.html) & [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119006970692630378.html?mod=todays_us_personal_journal) According to a 2006 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 20% of women with tattoos have them on their lower backs. So what? Well, should these women become pregnant and want to lessen the pain of childbirth by having an epidural, they may experience unwanted side effects. In 2002, two Canadian doctors published a report that studied this very issue. The problem under study is that a needle that punctures a tattoo might carry some ink further into the body and cause complications. Read more about this topic in a recent Wall Street Journal article. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tattoo-related Side Effects:** Exploring the potential complications that arise from combining tattoos with medical procedures. - **Pain Management Innovations:** Developing new techniques and technologies to minimize pain during childbirth and medical procedures for individuals with tattoos. - **Tattoo Safety Measures:** Establishing guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of individuals with tattoos during medical procedures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to develop specialized pain management techniques for individuals with tattoos. - **Tattoo Industry:** Opportunity for tattoo artists and studios to educate clients about potential risks and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure safe procedures. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Opportunity to design and produce specialized medical devices that minimize risks and complications for individuals with tattoos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Ketchup-Colored Tattoo Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchupthemed-tattoo.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md) - [Pregnancy Support Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-spider-tape.md) - [Tattoo Repair Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-repair-patch.md)