experience with tattoos in the lower hip/stomach area and pregnancy?
i already know it can stretch the tattoo out, but i just want to know frome people with experience? did this happen to you and if it did, did it help after you lost the baby weight or just any advice would be nice? i have a tattoo in this spot and i plan on having a few children so i'm just curious...thank you.
i have a norweigen swallow around my belly button... i gained 67lbs from pregnancy (10lb baby) and my swallow stretched out to be a parrot... seriously.. it was disgusting. hahaha
i got stretch marks, so my swallow also looks like it was attacked by a cat. 
20 months later, i have lost almost all the weight and it went back down to its original size and the stretch marks have faded dramatically... yet... the coloring of the bird has faded like crazy. i will need it to be redone... while that does suck, i am happy that it didn't distort. it just faded from the massive stretching!
it depends on what scar you are trying to decrease. if it is post op you have to wait until there is healing or you can rupture the scar and/or whatever was operated on. some swelling during pregnancy can be normal, but if it happened all the sudden, and it's in your face, it could be that your blood pressure has spiked. i would definately get to a doctor right away or at least get someone to take your blood pressure and see if it's up. high blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to pre-eclampsia, which is dangerous for you and your baby if nothing is done about it. call your birthing center and let them know about your swelling. headaches, blurry vision, flashes of light, etc., are other symptoms that shouldn't be ignored. if it is your blood pressure, they will probably put you on bedrest, and you will have to lay on your left side. good luck!!! i had preeclampsia and my baby and i were both fine, so try not to be scared, but do see someone just to be sure that's not the case! like i said, some swelling can be normal, but definately get it checked out. grace, i would have it checked out if i were you. the least would be a physical examination and a chest x-ray. good luck. td, i’m not sure exactly what it is. it sounds like it might be lipomas, but it’s difficult to say without being able to examine you. if they are lipomas, the only way to remove them will be surgery. the best would be to see your doctor and have a proper diagnosis made. good luck. it is a pregnancy thing... you're uterus is swelling and sometimes rests on your nerves. a chiropractor that deals with pregnancy chiropractic is always nice too... and my ultimate favorite is prenatal yoga. that helped mine every time. it's completely ok .. give your baby some time and love .. baby will raise the neck only when the right time comes .. changes are certainly possible, but if you feel a hard lump, or if you are uncertain of the significance of what you are feeling, you should see your doctor for an evaluation to make sure. see more... would a small tattoo behind my ear be unprofessional? i’m half deaf and want a muted speaker. career. i know face, neck, and hand tattoos are bad news. i was seeking input if this functional tattoo would be an exception or not. 218 comments. share. save. hide. report. 97% upvoted. log in or sign up to leave a comment. log in sign up. if your chest muscles are sore to touch or the pain can be reproduced with certain positions or movements, it's not serious and will improve with rest/time. but if you get a tight, heavy, or squeezing feeling deep in the chest with exercise such as walking or lifting, it's time to see your doctor as this may indicate a more serious problem. see more... a specialist. if the surgeon who did the procedure is still around. also physical therapy should help improve the range of motion. and strength. see more...