Maternity belly rings are flexible and made of synthetic polymer shaft coated with PTFE resins, allowing self-tapping jewelry to glide easily. They are hypoallergenic, sterilizable, and can be adjusted in length. They are also affordable and come with celebratory emblems. Doctors advise removing them when discomfort or pain arises, but many women choose to wear them throughout pregnancy and beyond.
A maternity belly ring is a special navel ring made of flexible material that stretches to accommodate the growing uterus. Also called a “flex ring” or “pregnancy belly ring,” this jewelry allows pregnant women to safely keep their piercings in place and wear belly rings throughout their pregnancy. Normal belly rings, which are usually made of metals such as stainless steel, do not stretch and can scar or tear abdominal tissue as childbearing progresses and the ring begins to migrate. This can expose women to possible infection. However, if the metal rings are removed to prevent injury and infection, the piercing hole usually closes up, requiring women to have to painfully re-pierce their navel if they still want to wear belly jewelry.
Flexible rings for use as a maternity fashion staple are typically made of a synthetic polymer shaft coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resins that allow self-tapping jewelry to glide easily without lubrication. In addition, PTFE resins offer a chemically pure shell that can be sterilized at high temperatures without melting, making jewelry highly resistant to infection. A maternity belly ring made from PTFE is marketed as hypoallergenic and will generally not trigger skin reactions, even in sensitive wearers. Usually the length of the shaft can be adjusted by the user or it will stretch itself. Caring for a maternity belly ring can be as simple as removing it, unscrewing any decorative attachments, and boiling the shaft for occasional sterilization as your stomach stretches.
Decorations sold with a maternity belly ring often include celebratory emblems declaring “It’s a boy!” or “She’s a girl!” Emblems in the form of infant feet and pacifiers are also popular. Typical ring styles accented simply with marble and glitter balls are also available. Accessories already threaded onto traditional earrings can be easily removed and switched to the hub of maternity earrings to continue wearing your favorite emblems. Prices for pregnancy rings are often even less than traditional belly rings, due to the lack of expensive metals.
The recommended time to switch to a maternity belly ring varies. Doctors advise women to remove their rings when they begin to feel discomfort, tension, or pain. Some women choose to leave their traditional belly rings on until they start to show, removing them around 14 or 16 weeks into their pregnancy.
Others choose to celebrate the upcoming baby by purchasing a maternity belly ring at the first sign of pregnancy and wearing it immediately. Most dealers who specialize in body jewelry have maternity ring styles in stock or are willing to special order them. Many new mothers choose to keep their flexible maternity belly rings even after pregnancy because they simply like the style and design.
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