Several of our customers have inquired about nipple piercings and pregnancy. Unfortunately, the answers aren't what they had hoped for.
If you're planning on breastfeeding, you should remove your nipple piercing jewelry and let the holes close up as soon as possible. You can't breastfeed with jewelry in, obviously since the baby would not be able to latch on, and if she could it would be an extreme choking hazzard from the removeable ends.
If the piercing is not allowed sufficient time to close up, you could lactate from the piercing holes, and this also decreases suction, and makes it extremely hard for the baby to latch on. It may also cause the baby to choke.
If you are definitely not planning to breastfeed, you may still lactate through the piercing holes until the milk dries up. Nipple piercing jewelry during this time can be uncomfortable and messy, and has the possibility of getting infected. Keeping the jewelry and piercings sterile during this time can be a challenge. So ultimately, the best advice is still to allow the piecing to close up.
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