Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?

"How much weight will I gainand how fast can I lose it?" "Will my partner still want to have sex with me after watching the birth?" "How do I handle the know-it-alls judges and Space Invaders?" "Will I end up wearing Mom jeans forever?" People might tell you youre glowing but you just feel like youre growing and perhaps youre not likingor even recognizing--the changing image you see in the mirror. If youre like most expectant women youre worried about what pregnancy and motherhood will do to your body your sexuality and your self-esteem (even if you dont want to admit it out loud for fear of the Bad Mommy Police). While the journey to motherhood is truly miraculous and brings forth life it can also bring forth a myriad of legitimate concerns. Enter beauty activists Claire Mysko and Magali Amadei who reveal a much-needed forewarning on what to expect from your changing body as well as a reality check for each stage of your pregnancy exposing the myths challenges and insecurities youll face throughout pregnancy and beyondand what to do about them. From candid interviews with more than 400 women and men as well as their own experiences Claire and Magali help you discover: - How you can learn to trust your changing body appreciate it and yes…even work it! - Why you should be wary of the Hollywood "bump watch" and post-baby weight loss stories and how to take the focus off the scale - How to deal with your raging hormonesin the bedroom and beyond - The truth the lies and sure-fire fixes for sagging skin acne stretch marks and boobs that continue to defy gravity - How to recognize when your body issues get extremeand how to get help With startling confessions of womens unspoken fears and advice on how to remedy them this essential compendium of girl-friendly advice will help champion any woman to feel her best about her body herself and her role as a mom.