Celebrate your pregnancy through jewellery

All skin is different and whilst most women are fine to carry on wearing their current favourite jewellery during pregnancy, others will find that their hormones have affected the way their body reacts to certain metals, making it uncomfortable to wear some of their favourite pieces. And it’s not just allergies that can affect your choice of jewellery, many women find they suffer from edema as their pregnancy progresses. If this gets severe, rings, bangles and anklets can start to fit tightly. It’s always best to remove them if you notice your hands, fingers, feet or legs swelling.

Whether you have these skin issues or not, there’s no better time to treat yourself to a few new pieces of jewellery to remind you of this special time of your life. Wear loose fitting jewellery or pieces that can be adjusted. And avoid costume jewellery that contains toxic metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury or nickel.