Can I pick my belly button during pregnancy?

The belly button should not be picked during pregnancy, picking the belly button during pregnancy can lead to more adverse consequences, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, local skin infection or local inflammation of the peritoneum, thereby endangering the healthy development of the fetus. 1, because the navel and the internal organs of the abdominal cavity is close to the operation of improper strength may lead to sympathetic or parasympathetic excitation in the abdominal cavity, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea symptoms, generally around the navel pain is dominant. The pain is mild and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, etc. In severe cases, it can also stimulate contractions that cause preterm abortion; 2. If the skin surface is accidentally broken when picking the navel, the navel is hidden and easily hidden dirt, if the skin is not effectively disinfected and treated in a timely manner after ulceration, late bacterial infections may appear inflammatory and even lead to septic infection, endangering the pregnant woman and the fetus. Safety. Therefore, women in pregnancy should try to reduce or avoid things that have a negative impact on themselves and the fetus, if you feel that there is more dirt in the navel, you can use warm water soaked towel or cotton swab, gently wipe, try to avoid picking with your hands, clean the navel after the need to pay attention to hygiene and disinfection.