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Stay active Don't underestimate the power of makeup Avoid hair-raising hairstyle changes Embrace your inner fashionista Don't neglect your skin Splurge on a spa treatment Talk yourself into a good ...
www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-feel-good-about-your-pregnant-body_9180.bc
Upside: Advice on handling body image concerns during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
Now that you are pregnant, you may begin to see many changes to your skin. You may see changes such as a sudden new glow on your face or pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/skinchanges.html
Upside: Very good overview of various common skin changes during preganncy
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Uncomfortable with comments about my pregnancy Comments about my early weight gain Big Belly Snappy Comebacks
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/bigbelly.html
Upside: Lots of advice on comments on your appearance
Downside: Many, many answers to sort through
Lots of plus-size women have been trained to dislike their bodies. Instead of struggling with your shape and size now, accept that your body's going to be changing and getting bigger — it's a natural ...
www.babycenter.com/404_how-can-i-feel-better-about-my-plus-size-pregnant-body_1512500.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on handling body issues during for a plus-size pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
It's confirmed -- being pregnant is chic. When you look at celebrity mags, it's all about how pregnant celebrities are staying stylish.
nbc5.com/news/4890397/detail.html
Upside: Recommends skin care products
Downside: No information on where to buy
OUR essential head-to-toe guide to PREGNANCY primping TELLS YOU WHAT’S SAFE to spray, slather & sprinkle on your body. hair Studies show no links between today’s hair colorants and birth defects, and ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/style/142
Upside: Detailed article on various beauty activities including hair treatments,perfume and acne treatments
Downside: Small font, lots of clicking
* What is a skin tag? * Where do skin tags occur? * Who tends to get skin tags? * Is a skin tag a tumor? * What does a skin tag look like under a microscope? * What problems do skin tags cause? * How ...
www.medicinenet.com/skin_tag/article.htm
Upside: Detailed article on skin tags including causes, implications, treatments
Downside: Not pregnancy specific; expect some clicking
Although Lucille Ball was a pioneer in the pregnancy world of the 1950s by daring to show her delicate expectant condition swaddled in maternity smocks on television, Demi Moore completely unveiled ...
www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip8003.htm
Upside: Article with tips on how celebrities handle their hair during pregnancy
Downside: None
Facts about weight gain: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a weight gain of 25 to 37 pounds during pregnancy for women who were a normal weight bef
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/aboutpregweightgain.html
Upside: Excellent summary of facts and how much weight to gain
Downside: None
Plot your weight gain during your pregnancy Chart your personal weight gain alongside the average pattern curve represented in the example chart below. Be consistent regarding clothing and time of ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/28699_1914.asp
Upside: Average weight gain chart by week
Downside: None