When pregnant, only your doctor can suggest the right thing to do when it comes to your belly button ring. You should be prepared to take it out as the pregnancy progresses and your body changes.
There are a lot of questions and misconceptions many expectant mothers have when it comes to belly rings and pregnancy. There are also different schools of thought on what the right thing to do is, so the best answers can often come from your doctor who knows your situation personally. If you do not already have a belly button piercing but want one, you should definitely wait until after your pregnancy before having it done. Not only does getting one put you and your baby at risk for an infection, but many expectant mothers experience other issues you can avoid by simply waiting until you finish your pregnancy.
If you are pregnant with a piercing, you will have to decide what action you want to take. Often belly rings pose no threat in the first few months of pregnancy. As the belly expands however, that area will stretch out considerably. Some women find it impossible to wear a piercing once their belly button has popped out. Often the area will become itchy and uncomfortable and they will want to take it out. Sometimes the stretching can create a sore, which could be prone to infection.
Some manufacturers make belly rings specifically designed for pregnant women. They are typically very flexible and larger in size to accommodate the pregnancy. Some women have great luck with these and others don't. Everyone is different, which is why you will want to discuss this with your doctor. It can often be difficult to make the right decision early on. You may want to see how it goes before taking it out altogether. You should be careful to monitor the situation and be ready to take it out at any sign of irritation in the area. An infection can be dangerous to both you and your baby.
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