Understanding Navel Piercing Complications: A Comprehensive Scope Review for Healthcare Professionals

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Background: This scoping review aims to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive scientific evidence regarding the health complications of navel piercing in women. Currently, navel piercings are attributed to a social identity apart from their aesthetic purpose, particularly among young women. Objectives: To identify and summarize existing literature on the complications of navel piercing in women. This review also aims to propose evidence-based counseling strategies for healthcare professionals, women who wear piercings and intend to become pregnant, and professional piercers. Methods: The databases PubMed, Scopus, Medline, Cinhal, and Sport Discus were consulted using the terms Body Piercing, Cicatrix, Pregnancy, and Abdomen. Selected articles included women with navel piercings and explored the associated implications and complications. Results: The scoping review identified a range of literature addressing the complications associated with navel piercing. Physiological complications included infections, migration of jewelry, and trauma to the piercing site, while psychological implications encompassed body image concerns and self-perception. Obstetric risks highlighted potential difficulties during childbirth, such as tearing and the need for special precautions. Counseling strategies to mitigate these risks focused on education, preventive measures, and culturally sensitive support. Conclusion: This scoping review highlights the importance of providing evidence-based information about navel piercings, focusing on the health risks and the need for clear guidelines. It promotes open communication between health professionals and patients and highlights the importance of future research into the long-term effects and psychological and social impacts of these piercings on women's health, especially during pregnancy and postpartum.

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