The jury is out on whether you can prevent stretchmarks. Some say it’s all down to genetics, but you may feel better if you at least try to hold them at bay. And if you persuade your partner to rub the cream in every night, you’re on to 40 weeks of free massage!! The benchmark is Clarins Tonic Oil (£30). Generations of women put their smooth post-pregnancy tummies down to a judicious daily dose of this. Also reccomended is E’spa Nourishing Body Oil (£24).

Mama Mio is also a range of maternity products that contain high levels of essential fatty acids, crucial for maintaining the skin’s suppleness and elasticity (Tummy Rub £22).