The decision to have an epidural is usually made between the baby's parents and the doctor. The doctor does his best to convince parents to make the safest choices, but he can't force them to do anything ("Questions and Answers: Is it safe to get a tattoo while pregnant?" ). An alternative for pregnant women who want to get a tattoo are tattoos using natural inks that are not permanent. These natural inks are made from the same inks used for henna tattoos, but they don't last as long. Once the pregnancy is over, a woman can safely get the type of tattoo she wants. However, if she plans to have more children in the future, she should take precautions to ensure that nothing will affect them ("American Pregnancy Association",