Belly button rings have become the craze these days, with nearly every other woman we come across sporting one. Some of these women prefer to keep their belly button rings intact even during pregnancy. Although these rings can make the navel area look pretty and impressive, one has to take into account the issues they may cause during pregnancy. Women who have belly button rings would need to be extra cautious with their belly button ring during the prenatal stage, whether they choose to keep them, remove them or opt for another style. The tips mentioned below would offer some help in this matter.
Seeking help from a doctor as well as a piercing artist would help women understand the pros and cons of wearing belly button rings during pregnancy. It would also help women find out which products would best suit their current condition.
Many health professional would recommend that belly button rings be removed during pregnancy. In certain cases, the area around the rings may start itching as the belly expands in the fifth/sixth month. If the ring causes any abrasion on the skin during this period, the mother would be at increased risk of getting infected by the same. Removing the belly button would be safest choice in this case. Of course, women can have their belly re-pierced after giving birth. This would help them worry less about getting themselves as well as their baby infected during pregnancy.
Using non-metallic jewelry for belly button rings can be another option. Pregnant women who do not want to get rid of their piercings can opt for these instead. They are flexible and can adapt to the expanding abdomen easily. They do not cause excessive pain while piercing as well. Hence, they can remain on the belly for longer periods without causing abrasions or infections.
Another option would be to go for the clip on belly button rings one can easily attach to the navel. They would look exactly like standard belly button rings sans the piercings, thereby placing the mother at reduced risk of injuries and infections.
Pregnant women choosing to keep their rings intact would need to be extra cautious round the clock. They need to take note of the ring and the skin surrounding it at regular intervals to notice signs of redness, abrasions, itchiness or development of pus. These signs would warrant an immediate removal of the ring followed by a quick visit to the physician to take care of the infection as soon as possible.
Summary
Belly button piercings may make the navel area look pretty. However, women, particularly pregnant women would need to be extra cautious with these rings during their pregnancy. Although removing rings would be the best option, these tips would let women explore other possibilities, when it comes to taking care of their belly button rings and their health at the same time.