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Q: Piercings?

asked by: arcadia on September 27th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Hey my darlings.

As most of you may know, my face is full of metal, hahaha.
But recently, .I took out one of my liprings &forgot about it, &before .I remembered that .I had it out, it closed up &.I couldn't get the jewelry back in. &.I really love lovelovelvleovleovelove my liprings, so .I was super bummed. So .I was wondering.. Does anyone know if it's ok to get piercings while you're pregnant? 'cause .I really want it redone &healed before the baby is born. But .I have no idea if it's harmful or what. I know tattoos are pretty much a no-go.. But what about piercings?

Replies(33)

tululabell

replied on September 27th, 2006

Experienced User

I would think that as long as you go someplace that you know and they are super clean it would be fine. I would only worry about infection. But as long as you clean it and they use a clean needle you should be good, right?

tigresacanela24

replied on September 27th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

My doc said no to the piercings and the tats. Trust me I was ticky about it.

Sunflower_pie81

replied on September 27th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Ask your doc first. My doc said no because your body reacts differently when pregnant. You may not heal correctly and it may cause huge problems.

jessamyn

replied on September 27th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Its a 50 50 thing pending who you ask

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on September 27th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

Yea, I don't see why it would hurt...But I do know that your body reacts differently while pregnant.

I would just pop it through like I do to my tongue. It'll close right in the middle and I just re pierce it. It hurts...But I can hang!

Sarah

Sandbox Party

replied on September 27th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

Try putting some ice and ambesol behind ur lip for a few before repiercing.

arcadia

replied on September 27th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Well that's the thing,
it's wayyy too late to force the jewelry
back through myself. It's been out for
about 2 months, now. So the hole is
completely closed up. So that's a no-go.

I think .I may just wait.
I don't want to risk an infection
or anything. Though my piercer is the
best piercer in the state, &he studied
body modification &trained for 10years.
So he's amazingly talented.

My lip just looks so lonely with only one ring.
Lol!

Melissa_20

replied on September 27th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

You forgot it wasn't there for 2 months? Lol I have had my labret pierced for 2 years now and took it out about 6 months ago cause it was ruining my gums but I can still put small things in it.I'm surprised it didn't close up all the way!

arcadia

replied on September 27th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Lol no no! I forgot it wasn't there for a few days.
I honestly don't know how .I forgot! I was sick
for a while, though, &that side was really bothering
me so .I took it out for a little bit, &just forgot .I had!
Lol, .I'll get it redone someday. *wistful sigh*