Navel Piercing and Pregnancy

Saige • First time momma - Collyn James💙 12/19 Married my best friend 💍 08/19

My piercing is now ripping my skin, over the last few days 😭 I tried a silicone piercing meant for pregnancy a few weeks ago and it got infected after a few days (cleaned it normally just like any piercing) so I put my metal bar back in. Anyone else have to just take it out completely like me?? And ideas on how not to let it close