What Size Pregnancy Belly Button Ring Should You Get?

Pregnancy belly rings (PBRs) are generally much longer than needed.  Standard belly ring bars are about 11mm or 7/16".  PBRs can be up to 2 inches in length.  This makes them more likely to "catch" on things.  But what size is the "right" size?

Ideally, you'll want to have two belly rings, or a belly ring with an extra bar.  So you can take off the ends and put them on the longer bar later.  You can start off with a length the size of your regular belly ring. I wouldn't start with a length over 1", and if you can only buy one belly ring, this length can get most anyone through their entire pregnancy.  They are easy to cut and rethread.  But if you are hesitant, see www.maternitypiercings.com for rethreading help.   And if you're really squeamish about it, ask the seller if they will cut it for you.

As far as width...this is important...if you wear 14g, you should stay with 14g.  Some pregnancy belly rings may be thinner, but if you wear them, your piercing can close up to the smaller size, making it harder to insert your regular jewelry later.  If you wear 16g, there are pregnancy belly rings for you too.  They can strip out easier, and are harder to rethread and resize though, so be aware of that. The best ones are the simple steel ball ones, as they hold the tightest.  See our website for examples.

The size of the balls or ends.  This is personal preference, but the smaller the ends, the less they will show through clothing.  So, it's nice to have an "everyday" one with small 4mm balls, and perhaps another pretty dangly one for times you want to show off that beautiful belly.  :)

Retainer, or belly ring?  A retainer, in the regular body jewelry world, means a clearish colored shaft with O rings on the end.   O rings have a tendency to slip off, and are hard to find when they do.  Although we sell a lot of these retainers, we personally prefer the simple steel ball version over the O ring version.

It's your call; it's your body.  Congratulations on your pregnancy, and take good care!

~Jeanne