The wedding ring is a symbol of the bond between two people who have vowed to spend the rest of their lives together. And while wearing it is a reminder of that bond, by and large not much thought is given to the ring on a daily basis. That is until a woman becomes pregnant and the ring begins to feel uncomfortable on her finger from swelling, leading to an inability to be able to wear it. When this happens, the only option for the woman to do is to find a new way to wear her wedding ring.

During pregnancy, the body goes through several changes to be able to support a growing baby. And while things like a baby bump are something that a mother-to-be can admire lovingly, the swelling that comes with pregnancy is not a welcome symptom any expecting woman wants to experience. Least of which is in their fingers when it means that a beloved wedding ring can no longer be worn for fear of having to cut it off as a result of the finger swelling around the ring.

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Here are ways to wear a wedding ring while expecting.

7 Wear The Ring On A Necklace

For many women who can no longer wear their wedding ring on their fingers, putting it on a chain around their necks is the most common way to wear their wedding ring.

Not only does the ring necklace make a great accessory for many outfits, but it can also be worn close to a woman's heart as a reminder of her love for her partner.

And choosing to wear a ring on a necklace before the ring gets too tight to take off, saves the woman the heartache of having to cut the ring off, thus damaging her ring.

6 Wear A Silicone Ring

A silicone ring is a great option for expecting women due to its ability to stretch. This means that regardless of a woman retaining water or not, the silicone ring should fit throughout the entire pregnancy.

The great thing about silicone rings these days is that the designs have gone beyond just a colorful band. There are ones that are designed to look like a wedding band via intricate detailing of the mold, while others still contain cubic zirconia to replicate an engagement ring. As such, there is a silicone ring on the market for every pregnant woman.

5 Wear An Adjustable Ring

If the fingers are inconsistent with how much or how little they are swelling, then an adjustable wedding ring is a perfect option.

The wonderful thing about adjustable rings is that if one strikes a woman's fancy, she can just go ahead and buy them. There is no reason for worrying about knowing sizes because they can be fitted and adjusted to accommodate days when the fingers are larger and smaller.

Therefore, when looking for an optional way to wear a wedding ring during pregnancy because of swollen fingers, an excellent option is the adjustable ring.

4 Wear A Larger Wedding Ring

It may not be the most feasible option but when the fingers are swelling during pregnancy, purchasing a new, larger wedding ring is something that an expecting woman can do.

If in the position to purchase a secondary wedding ring during pregnancy, it likely will be something worn after the baby is delivered as well. Therefore, choosing a ring that compliments the engagement ring and wedding band may be worth considering.

Also, ask about what the options are when it comes to sizing the new ring. Remember, the swelling will not last forever and because of this, the ring will become too large after delivery. And because no one wants to purchase a second wedding ring only to put it into a jewelry box to be hidden, it will need to be sized before being worn with any regularity after the birth of the baby.

3 Rock Your Ring Tan Line

After wearing a wedding ring for any stretch of time, a tan line will form. This makes for an instant wedding ring when the fingers become too swollen to accommodate the engagement and wedding rings.

Sometimes, it just feels good to let the fingers rest when they are swollen during pregnancy. Therefore, take the ring off and rock the tan line. The finger will be grateful for it.

2 Wear A Ring With Sentimental Meaning

The wedding ring is one of the most special pieces of jewelry a woman owns. But this does not mean that there are no other sentimental pieces of jewelry in her collection. As such, if there is a ring in a pregnant woman's collection that has a special meaning that fits, it can be used in place of the wedding ring.

Many times, when the wedding ring is missing from the ring finger, a woman can feel like something is missing. Therefore, to keep that feeling from occurring when pregnant, choosing an alternative ring that has sentimental value is a great option when the fingers become too swollen to wear the original wedding ring.

1 Wear Your Ring On Your Pinkie

For some women, the swelling gets so bad in the fingers that fingers go up an entire size if not more. Therefore, when the wedding ring no longer fits the left ring finger, it can be worn on the pinkie instead.

Pinkie rings have become quite trendy over the past few years and more women are wearing them than ever. As such, if it fits on the pinkie, it makes sense to wear the wedding ring there for a fashion statement indeed!

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