Swelling is common in pregnancy. The amount of swelling you will experience depends on several factors, including how much weight you gain and the amount of water you retain during the pregnancy. Complications such as pre eclampsia can contribute to swelling as well. If you do experience swelling in the hands, you will likely have to stop wearing your wedding ring.
When, or if, this will become necessary is anyone’s guess. There are some women who never have to take off their wedding rings because they don’t experience much swelling. The women who do experience it, may find they can wear their rings until late in the third trimester. Others may have to take it off in the second trimester.
Some women aren’t too concerned with taking off their wedding ring and putting it away in a jewelry box until after the baby is born. For some women, their wedding rings are more than just a piece of jewelry or a symbol of marriage. These women are truly upset when they can’t wear the ring anymore, even if just for a few months.
One common thing to do with the wedding ring is to wear it on a necklace. Find a pretty chain and wear the ring as a charm around your neck. Your ring won’t be on your finger, but it will still be close.
Another option is to get a substitute ring to wear during the pregnancy. You can find a plain gold band for as low as $50. If you want a ring on your finger, this may be a suitable option. You can even save the ring to be worn again in future pregnancies.
One thing you should never do is continue wearing the ring, even as your fingers continue to swell. It may get stuck. If the ring does get stuck, working it loose with some soap and water or butter may be necessary to get it off. If this doesn’t work, it may need to be cut off. This is far more upsetting than having to take it off for a few months. To prevent this possibility, stop wearing the ring when your fingers begin to swell and you notice it is getting tight.
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