As your pregnancy progresses there will be a multitude of changes that your body goes through from your every expanding waistline, to acne, to enlarging breasts, to swollen feet, to an aching back.  There are many things to complain about during pregnancy but it is important to enjoy this time as well and to try to love and appreciate the changes your body is going through.

Here are a few things to help you love your changing pregnancy body more.

• Stay active.  Exercise will help you feel better throughout the day and will help you from gaining more than the recommended amount of weight.
• Eat well.  Nutritious foods not only are good for you but they make you feel better too.
• Don’t get bummed about your expanding waistline, appreciate it for what it is, a representation of the life growing inside of you.
• Buy some maternity clothes that really flatter your figure and make you feel good about the way you look.
• If you are experiencing aching feet and lower back think about a prenatal massage, it will work wonders to alleviate some of the aches and pains, not to mention make you feel great.
• Be careful what changes you make with your hair.  Pregnant women have a tendency to go over board in this department.  Go for styles that will flatter your figure and that you know you will like now and after pregnancy.
• Take care of your skin.  You can’t completely avoid the acne that typically comes with pregnancy but you can help prevent some of it by taking care of your skin.

Remember this is a wonderful time in your life and you are experiencing something very new and exciting.  Appreciate the beauty of every pregnant woman including yourself.  Enjoy this time and love your changing body.