5. Dress Sense

The most difficult stage of pregnancy as far as your wardrobe goes is late in the first trimester when you begin bursting out of your tailored corporate wardrobe, but you're not big enough to start wearing maternity suits . You may not have even announced your pregnancy to your colleagues yet.

Try wearing less tailored clothes, such as skirts with elastic waists, smart pants a size up and smart shirts that can be worn on top. Jackets are invaluable during pregnancy, over everything, to keep a semi-corporate and professional look. In a few weeks it will be time to move into maternity clothes. 

Loose clothing is far more comfortable to work in. There is a fantastic range of pregnancy fashion available now, and it is worth investing in at least a skirt, pair of pants and a couple of tops for work. If you dress smartly at work - while perhaps letting loose and flaunting your new shape on the weekends - you will maintain a feeling of professionalism throughout your Pregnancy.

6. Medical Appointments 

During your pregnancy you will need to attend several medical appointments. This can get pretty tricky when you haven't broken the news about being pregnant yet. Try to schedule appointments for first thing in the morning or last thing in the afternoon or lunchtime.

7. Faintness and/or Headaches

Dizzy spells and light-headedness are common in early pregnancy. The problem is made worse in hot, stuffy rooms. Talk to someone in the office about the air conditioning and if you are stuck in a hot, stuffy meeting room and feel faint, excuse yourself to get some fresh air. 

Headaches are also common in early pregnancy. If you feel a tension headache come on, it's your body telling you that you need to have a break. Take a quick walk outside if you can and get plenty of rest after work.

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