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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
Pregnancy Loving your body before pregnancy can help you get through the physical and emotional changes during pregnancy.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/bodyimage.html
Upside: Good overview of what to expect and how to handle body changes
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Not every woman is comfortable with her changing shape - but pregnancy has a beauty all its own. "I think you look beautiful," Brian Sheffer told his wife. Hilary looked doubtfully at her reflection ...
www.todaysparent.com/pregnancybirth/pregnancy/article.jsp?content=1003&page=1
Upside: Good article on body image during pregnancy
Downside: Spans several pages
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
Some women welcome their pregnant bodies, while others are in complete shock with the different changes.
www.4women.gov/bodyimage/pregnancy/
Upside: Good article with advice on body image during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy page; basic design
Pregnancy is usually a happy and joyful time during which you are preparing for your new arrival! But pregnancy is also a time of scary changes, both physical and emotional. Many women find it ...
www.pregnancy-info.net/body_image_and_pregnancy.html
Upside: Detailed article discussing body image concerns during pregnancy
Downside: Several ads, small font
Pregnancy is a time of great change for your body, mind, and emotions and may leave you overwhelmed and anxious on a daily basis.
www.associatedcontent.com/article/524127/how_to_keep_a_healthy_body_image_when.html
Upside: Article on body image during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth
Pregnancy is unique to everyone and can have a mixture of emotions. You`re bringing new life into the world, but can`t figure out why you burst into tears for no apparent reason
www.carefair.com/Beauty/Nine_Months_of_Beauty_1680.html
Upside: Helpful beauty tips
Downside: Limited depth
Changing Body Image During Pregnancy Pregnancy is filled with multiple challenges including emotional and physical changes that can impact a woman's self esteem and body image. How you perceive your ...
www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/preg_body_image.htm
Upside: Good article with advice on handling body image concerns
Downside: Several ads, busy page
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