Pregnancy PTFE
Pregnancy Retainers & Pregnancy Belly Bars
Our range of PTFE pregnancy retainers and pregnancy belly bars. Keep you piercing throughout your pregnancy with a pregnancy piercing retainerBody Piercing Jewellery and Pregnancy
What will happen to my navel piercing during and after pregnancy? During pregnancy the length of the navel piercing will stretch and flatten, but the gauge (or thickness) will not stretch.
Some women with healed piercings have successfully worn jewellery throughout their pregnancies. In other cases the ridge of the navel expands and flattens so much as to make the jewellery uncomfortable.
PTFE or Bio compatible jewellery can be more comfortable than metal because it is softer and more flexible.
After delivery the navel will return to its original shape but the skin may be loose and in some cases the piercing may sag.
If the piercing is still healing it is unlikely that the piercing can be maintained as the stomach enlarges the pressure could easily cause the piercing to reject. Infection must be avoided as a serious infection could travel to the interior of the abdomen and possibly affect the pregnancy or the baby. In the interest of maintaining good health and reducing risks that could affect your pregnancy, it is very important to wear the correct jewellery and ensure that the piercing is regularly cleaned. Navel wash is a product which can be purchased from JoBananas aftercare section and is suitable for daily cleaning.
Women who have had children usually do not have a risk of the piercing migrating or rejecting because the skin has been stretched.
What jewellery do you recommend during my pregnancy?
Either PTFE or Bio compatible belly bars are suitable. We offer PTFE in lengths up to 30mm and Bio in lengths up to 19mm.
To sumarise, both materials can be cut to size and attachments can be threaded on to either end (either metal or acrylic), both are flexible, the main difference is that PTFE is totally flexible and Bioplast is preformed into a curve and available in different colours. Both options are equally safe and comfortable
While your bump is growing you should allow an extra 4mm length to allow for growth and comfort. Your belly bar should not become too tight, if it does you should consider buying a larger length. You can always cut it down afterwards for use after the baby arrives!
Bioplast Belly Bar with Acrylic Playing Cards Pattern Ball
1.6mm (14g) Bioplast shaft Acrylic Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24mm Playing cards pattern acrylic plastic balls Can be used during pregnancy |
£5.00
Bioplast Belly Bar with Acrylic Polka Dot Pattern Ball
1.6mm (14g) Bioplast shaft Acrylic Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24mm Polka dot pattern acrylic plastic balls Can be used during pregnancy |
£5.00
Aqua Footsteps Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Baby Bottle Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) Flexible Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm Length - 25mm, can be cut to length Available in Pink |
£4.00
Baby on Board Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) Flexible Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm Length - 25mm, can be cut to length |
£7.00
Babygrow Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) Flexible Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm Length - 25mm, can be cut to length Available in Pink or Blue |
£4.00
Boy or Girl Maternity Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) Flexible Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Top Ball size - 5mm Bottom Ball is 8mm with a Clear Gem and a Dangling Boy or Girl Length is approx 50mm, can be cut to required length and then the ball will screw back on |
£4.00
Cherub Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Clear Footsteps Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Double Jewelled Swarovski PTFE Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Swarovski crystals Ball size - 6mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only Use "Zoom" button below for colour options |
£5.00
Little Baby Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pink Footsteps Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pram Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar with Resin Coated Disco Balls
PTFE Pregnancy Belly Bar with Sparkle Balls |
£11.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar with Titanium Balls
PTFE Pregnancy Belly Bar with Titanium Balls |
£5.00
Stork Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) PTFE Belly Bar Stainless Steel Balls Ball size - 5mm (top) / 8mm (Bottom) Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
PTFE Barbell Coloured Acrylic Balls
1.6mm (14g) PTFE shaft Suitable for pregnancy Coloured Acrylic Balls Ball size - 6mm (top) / 6mm (bottom) Length - 30mm can be cut to size Suitable for healed piercings only due to acrylic |
£4.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar Jewelled Circle - Aqua
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar Jewelled Circle - Clear
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar Jewelled Circle - Pink
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar Jewelled Heart
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar Jewelled Star
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£5.00
Black Pregnancy Belly Bar Multi Jewelled Circle
1.6mm (14G) Black Bioflex with jewelled acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£8.00
Pregnancy Circle Belly Bar Multi Jewelled Pink Star
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with jewelled acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£8.00
Bioflex Pregnancy Belly Bar Crystal Circle with USA Flag
1.6mm (14G) Bioflex with jewelled acrylic top ball Suitable for pregnancy Swarovski crystals Ball size - 5mm (top) / 10mm (Bottom) Length - 19mm (cut to size) Suitable for healed piercings only |
£9.00
Plain Pregnancy Belly Bar
1.6mm (14g) flexible shaft Suitable for pregnancy Acrylic balls Length - 20mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£4.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar PTFE Acrylic Basic
1.6mm (14g) PTFE shaft Suitable for pregnancy 2 x 6mm Acrylic balls Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£4.00
Pregnancy Belly Bar PTFE Steel Balls
1.6mm (14g) PTFE shaft Suitable for pregnancy Steel balls Length - 6 - 30mm Suitable for healed piercings only |
£4.00
PTFE Bioplast BioFlex Shaft Threading Tool
The Threading Tool will cut a thread on the PTFE and Bioplast bars making it easier to screw on balls / attachments. The tool can be used for 1.2mm and 1.6mm PTFE, BioFlex and Bioplast. To use just push the PTFE / Bioplast into the correct end of the tool for the gauge you are using and turn a few times in a clockwise direction. Turn anti clockwise to remove the bar then add your new ball. |