belly ring and pregnancy

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Question

31 Oct 2008

belly ring and pregnancy

I' m 8 weeks along and have a belly ring/piercing. Many people have told me this is dangerous as skin can tear when your belly grows. Is this true? If and when should I remove the ring?

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GynaeDoc

gynaedoc

01 Jan 0001

It is best to remove it as your belly will stretch as it grows.

Best wishes

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