Pregnant life
Everyday life while you’re pregnant, and the changes that will occur to your body.
When to tell people
Most people wait until the end of the first trimester (after 12 weeks) until they announce they are pregnant.
What to wear
After about four or five months you’ll find that you don’t fit into your normal clothes because your waist has thickened and your breasts are larger.
Sex during pregnancy
Sex is normally perfectly safe in pregnancy. Any sexual activity that doesn’t harm you will not harm your baby.
Emotions: how you and your partner may
be feeling
There’s no ‘normal’ way to feel while you’re pregnant.
Weight gain and other changes to your body
If you’ve always watched your weight, it can feel strange to keep putting weight on.
Travel
All the usual precautions of travelling apply as a pregnant traveller but avoiding hassles and stress can be even more acute.
Maternity leave and other benefits and payments
If you have a job, you’ve probably already been thinking about what to do after your baby is born.
