A - You will have to change your piercing to a P.T.F.E. This is a biologically inert plastic barbell, which will bend as your stomach expands. If you do keep your metal jewellery in, it will be pushed out as your belly gets larger. A - There is a range of 'keepers' which are clear plastic and very small. These fit into the piercing (e.g. tongue) and can only be noticed by you.

The best thing to do when you get pregnant is to keep in touch with your piercer and inform her/him of your new situation. Since the shape of your stomach will change and stretch, you can anticipate some change in your piercing. However, this change varies widely for people. Not everyone changes their jewelry as they progress, but some women find that the most comfortable option for pregnancy isn't the one they started out wearing.

Breastfeeding is not affected by nipple piercing, however, your nipples may become very tender during pregnancy and you may have to remove the jewellery. If you leave the jewellery in you can wear barbells that allow the infant to still breastfeed or circular barbells, which are easily taken in and out to feed the baby. The easiest option is removal of the jewellery and replacement after breastfeeding is over or wearing barbells with small balls to enable the child to feed easily.

We offer two yoga classes per week specifically for prenatal women. In addition, feel free to come to any level 1 class. Some poses should not be done while pregnant, but our teachers have all received training on working with pregnant women. If yours is a high risk pregnancy, please consult your physician before starting yoga.

Getting a tattoo when your immune system isn't at 100% isn't a good idea. You're going to need your strength and your white blood cells to heal your tattoo, something your body won't be able to do if it's already doing battle against virus and bacteria. Not to mention the fact that it's very inconsiderate to bring your illness into the tattoo studio and risk passing the germs onto others, particularly your artist.

It's called a keloid. Different piercing artists will say that they happen for different reasons. Best thing to do is keep cleaning it and DO NOT pick at it! It will go away.

It helps if you have an early night the day before, if you do go out try not to drink too much, it can make you nauseous after a piercing and increases bleeding. Have something to eat approximately 1 hour before the piercing. Drinking a 250ml bottle of Gatorade or Lucozade, or eating something sweet (cake or chocolate) beforehand will help you feel better.

Anytime is a good time for a better functioning nerve system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments improve their pregnancy and make delivery easier for themselves and their baby. Adjusting methods are always adapted to a patient’s size, weight, age, and condition of health.

Anytime is a good time for a better functioning nerve system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments improve their pregnancy and make delivery easier for themselves and their baby. Adjusting methods are always adapted to a patient's size, weight, age, and condition of health.

MigraSpray is not recommended for women who are lactating or are pregnant. Women who are pregnant or lactating should not use MigraSpray unless they have been instructed to do so by their physician.

Indoor tanning provides a controlled environment that is not affected by weather, temperature, time of year, location and other atmospheric conditions or factors that are governed by nature. A carefully researched blend of UVA and UVB light was developed to provide the best conditions for the skin to tan with minimum risks.

Please consult your physician. Although we know that there is no danger from UV rays since they cannot penetrate deeper than the dermis (skin layer). Pregnant women are advised to be cautious with saunas, hot tubs and other things that can cause excessive heat to build up in the uterus. If your physician okay's your tanning, speak to our Tanning Consultant about which units and times of day are the coolest.

Since pregnancy and lactation causes an increase in hormonal activity, it is not necessary or desired to take hormone releasers at this time.

A Yes, you can wear our all of our shoes except Holistic Silk. You must consult your Doctor before wearing those particular slippers. Earth shoes are especially effective throughout the entire term, Read our Pregnancy Features click here

A - Infections are prevented with proper care and attention to your piercing. Alloy metals like steel can often tire your immune system making you more prone to infection. But even Titanium or Blackline won't stop you getting an infection if your piercing is always being aggravated or rarely cleaned.

We do not recommend detoxing while you're pregnant. Many women are already very toxic and detoxing can cause serious healing induced shock to the body which may cause complications during the pregnancy. Therefore, it is best to detox before or after pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.

Doctors do not have much information about pregnancy and IC. IC is not thought to affect fertility or the health of a fetus. Some women find that their IC symptoms get better during pregnancy. Others find their symptoms get worse. You can find out more about IC by contacting womenshealth.