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Is it safe?
Yes
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 28%  [ 2 ]
No... And here is why.
71%
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Total Votes : 7

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16 And A Mom To Be

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Piercings?
Posted: 12-08-06 11:32am

I was woundering if it was safe to get piercings when you are pregnant.

Please don't flame on me for asking this, I want to be safe during my pregnancy.
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Melissa_20

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Location: Florida
Re: Piercings?
Posted: 12-08-06 11:35am

16 and a mom to be wrote:
i was woundering if it was safe to get piercings when you are pregnant.


Please don't flame on me for asking this, I want to be safe during my pregnancy.


no.Most places wont pierce you if your pregnant anyway
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Bridget

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Posted: 12-08-06 11:36am

No, because of the risk of infection. Don't take any chances, wait until after the baby is born.
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16 And A Mom To Be

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Posted: 12-08-06 11:37am

Thanks, didn't want to sound dumb but I would rather sound dumb and be safe, about it.
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Melissa_20

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Posted: 12-08-06 11:40am

16 and a mom to be wrote:
thanks, didn't want to sound dumb but I would rather sound dumb and be safe, about it.


better you ask now than go do it and then ask!
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16 And A Mom To Be

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Posted: 12-08-06 11:42am

Yeah, guess I have to wait 7 months to get them reopened Cool
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Nataliachick7

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Posted: 12-08-06 11:43am

Nope because of what the others said.
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Sandbox Party

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Posted: 12-08-06 11:45am

Exactly.. Most places wont do it anyway so it doesnt matter.
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AlliE_18

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Posted: 12-08-06 13:51pm

I wouldnt risk it.
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tigresacanela24

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Posted: 12-08-06 13:59pm

Increased blood supply and increased chance of infection! Sorry kiddo, I love piercings too but like you said better safe than sorry!
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