Is It Safe to Get Piercing During Pregnancy?

Posted on February 11, 2009 in Latest News

Are you an expecting mother or planning to be one and fascinated towards body piercing? Do you wish to get your genitals, nipples or navel pierced but worried regarding safety issues? “Is it safe to get your body pierced during pregnancy?” question haunting you? The answer is NO, it is not safe to get body piercing during pregnancy or while planning to conceive.

There are specific reasons due to which pregnant women or wanted to be pregnant are not advised for body piercing. Some of reasons are mentioned below:

The physical changes during pregnancy like growth of your breasts and stomach slow down the healing process of your piercing.
Due to incomplete healing, holes tend to become large and susceptible to various infections.
Comfort is the most important factor during pregnancy. So with the development of your breasts and belly you might find that your jewelry is clinging to your cloths, making you even more uncomfortable.
In case you are going for body piercing during pregnancy then are chances that you might undergo a shock or trauma. Shock and trauma can affect your child.
It is observed that few women could not bear the pain and faint. This might affect the oxygen supply to your baby.
Nipple piercing might make your nipples insensitive hence affecting breastfeeding as well as flow of milk.

Body piercing during pregnancy is a risky business hence it is advisable to consult your physician before opting body piercing.

Is It Safe to Get Piercing During Pregnancy?

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