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For the busy mum-to-be

We get it. You’re pregnant: you don’t have time to faff around beautifying yourself (not that you need to, of course). That’s why we’ve come up with a list of time saving gadgets that will shave ages off your regime.

This one’ll have you spinning right round, baby!

This week’s tasty treat comes from blogger Jemma Andrew-Adiamah of Celery and Cupcakes. Jemma has an eight-month-old son (he’s adorable!), and is all about keeping things healthy and tasty for mums (and mums-to-be!). Enjoy!

Read our previous lists? You ain’t heard nothin’ yet!

20. Maternity leave. Err – hello!!!

Time off to kick your feet up, hang out with The Bump and plan the nursery? AND get paid for it? Oh yes; life is good.

Check out this short and very sweet video review from model and TV presenter Adele Roche

She’s modeled for everyone from Proctor & Gamble to Phillips, but Adele Roche (28 weeks pregnant) took time out of her hectic schedule to make a quick video telling us what she thinks of our Anti Stretch Mark Pack.

Have we got this right or what?!

You know you're pregnant when EVERYTHING makes you cry

You’ll get more than your 5-A-Day with this delish dish!

While you’re pregnant, the more calcium and protein you can get your hands on, the better. This super-quick recipe from health.com offers all that and even more.

Enjoy!

From new products to buy now to fabulous nail bars

You’re pregnant! It’s the perfect excuse to pamper yourself – and that includes mani/pedis. 

You’re almost ready to pop, but we’re about to burst an entirely different bubble

Having sex might hurt the little one

Did you know that seven layers of skin protect your baby? By now, your cervix has lengthened and hardened. Nothing’s getting in there!

Take your palate on a vacation with this gorgeous, low-fat meal

Whether you’re staycationing or pining for balmy nights in Marrakesh, this recipe will send your mind to a sand dune daydream in no time.

Enjoy!

Summertime, and the weather ain’t easy! Make sure you’re ready for the heat with these handy tools

As someone in the ‘family way’ (where does that phrase come from, by the way?!), you’re more susceptible to rising temperatures than most. And if you’re planning a trip somewhere hot, you’ll need all the cooling-down help you can get. Which is exactly what we’re here for!

Continuing on fromlast week’s list, here are more amazing pregnancy perks

10. Massages are vital

There may be a dearth of hard evidence supporting this, but it is still widely believed to behighly beneficial for pregnancy. However, studies have found they work wonders for reducing stress hormones and making you feel more relaxed. We’re sold.