OK, wanted to do this for aaaages but will admit that after a pretty painful experience about ooooooh, 12 years ago having my belly button pierced, I'm scared!

Thinking of biting the bullet and getting it done for my 30th which is in a few months, would rather get another tattoo but don't want to do that while b'feeding (by the way - is it OK to get a piercing while b'feeding??)

Pain - how does it compare to (a) childbirth (LOL!) and (b) getting a tattoo??