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From party frocks to invites and Christmas cocktails, we've got everything you need to throw a fabulous party
Being pregnant at Christmas
If you're feeling as fat as Santa you may not be looking forward to the Christmas party season in quite the same way as previous years. Don't despair, we've got some top tips to keep you happy and sane throughout the celebrations
It may be the season to be jolly, but if you're pregnant at Christmas, there are certain indulgences that will just have to wait until next year.
Even if you do feel up to the usual excesses of Christmas (ie you're lucky enough to have avoided morning sickness, fatigue and food aversions), you will need to moderate the eating, drinking and partying and start making preparations for when you host your very own nativity scene.
Here are just some of the things you might need to consider:
The office party
If you work, the chances are you'll be invited to the office Christmas bash. While these can range from a quiet lunch with a glass of red to lavish evening bashes where the booze flows freely, the chances are you won't be able to let your hair down in quite the same way as usual.
If you're in the initial stages of pregnancy and haven't yet told your colleagues, you may need to think of an excuse for not tipping back the wine with abandon.
'One of the hardest things in the first few months was thinking of what to say when people offered me a drink,' says mum-to-be Catherine. 'It was so out of character to refuse, I felt that people immediately became suspicious!'
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