Hood piercing

Eryn

I have a vertical hood piercing. Does it need to be taken out during labor? What about for a csection? I would assume they would want it out entirely for a vaginal birth, just in case, but can I put in a plastic ring for a csection?

(My first birth was a csection, and Dr is still trying to decide if I can try VBAC. I wouldn't elect for a csection just to keep my piercing in)