Blooming gorgeous: Everyone’s heard of that famous pregnancy glow, but how did UK mums-to-be feel during their nine months? Unlike our Brazilian, French and Spanish sisters, only a quarter felt more attractive during pregnancy. Most of you felt less attractive or about the same.

Women who’ve had the pregnancy blues often say it’s hardest in the beginning when you may just look like you’ve put on weight. It does get easier into the second trimester though, when you’re clearly pregnant.

So while you’re revelling in being pregnant, you might not be revelling in lookingpregnant. Read on for a reminder of some of the beauty bonuses of pregnancy.