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Pregnant women use baby bump to get their way

Mums-to-be reveal what they enjoy about being pregnant

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Posted: 16 July 2012
by Emma Daly
Your changing body shape in pregnancy
What can your bump do for you?

Women share what they enjoy about being pregnant and admit they use their bump to their advantage in a new study.

Mums-to-be said that they like being able to feel their baby move and enjoy the extra attention they get from their partner when pregnant, a study of 1,181 mums by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk has shown.

But it’s not all nursery colour schemes and baby showers. Savvy mums have picked up on the power of the bump, too.

Avoiding nights out with friends, phoning in sick for work and even wangling free food and drink make the list of baby bump bonuses. Mums also said they liked being able to get a seat on public transport.

Did you use your bump to your advantage? Let us know below…

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