One day you catch sight of your pregnant self in the mirror and what you see is round: a rounder face, weightier boobs, protruding tummy and, to cap it off, your bum spreading sideways to balance you out. You don't think so much 'pregnant' as 'fat

long you were on the pill, what kind of pill you were on and your general health. Some women start ovulating immediately and can fall pregnant on their first pill-free cycle, others may have to wait several months, a year or even longer before

and they bleed after brushing. Not only uncomfortable in itself, having swollen gums makes it more likely that food remains will become stuck to the teeth and can lead to gum disease and increased plaque build up. At the same time, many pregnant women find

pregnant you'll need frequent medical checks and monitoring on top of self-monitoring: There may even be a special pregnancy diabetic clinic in your area, it's worth asking.All women planning a conception should take folic acid for three months before

form of food poisoning to which pregnant women are more susceptible. Caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, it can make an expectant mother and newborn baby very ill and even lead to miscarriage and stillbirth. Parasites will deprive you and your

but if you're keen to fall pregnant as soon as possible, or if you've been trying for a while without success, then you might want to be sure that you're timing some of your lovemaking when you are most fertile. This fertile period is roughly the few days

the opportunity to wear flattering v-neck lines and shirts with a hint of your new cleavage. Empire lines are also very flattering to many pregnant women. Of course you'll need to match the extent of cleavage to the situation with only the merest hint suitable

The First Month | Month Two | Month Three The First MonthWomen often spend the first few weeks of their pregnancy completely unaware that they they are pregnant. Those not using contraception and actively trying to conceive may be more sensitive

libido. It's quite common for women to go off sex during the first trimester, as their bodies and brains adjust to being pregnant. The second trimester is often a time when women feel at their best and most energetic during pregnancy, and many experience

through the enormous changes that her body is experiencing as it diverts so much energy into making a new person.Gen up - Many women start reading up on pregnancy and birth from the moment they find out that they are pregnant. It may take a little longer