ear piercing during pregnancy

[sarahmia]

ummm.... why cant i have my ear pierced?

I don't know. Has someone told you that you can't?

Perhaps you're more likely to faint when pg?

Apparently it's due to the risk of infection!

Risk of infection, mainly hepatitis if I remember rightly? Saying that, I got mine done when pregnant with DD Just go to a well known piercer and take extra good care of them after it's done.

Oh, ok. So you're not more likely to suffer anything just that if you are they don't want you getting anything, yes?

I'd hope you wouldn't be getting hepatitis anyway!

Yes, it's risk of blood borne infection. So arguably if you have it done in a professional place with good hygiene practice there isn't a risk. It's the same as with tattoos.

would you say claires is a reputable place??

It isn't just the risk of Hepatitis/HIV. There are all sorts of bacterial/viral/fungal infections which can enter through an open wound. The problem with piercings is that you are deliberately keeping the wound open by having a bit of metal through it so you are increasing the amount of time an infection can enter.

I definately wouldn't have anything pierced whilst pg (I have 11 piercings so am definately a fan) but I am probably over-cautious since I have previously mc'd.

And no, I would never have my ears pierced at Claire's even if I wasn't pg.