Pregnancy is a great time to be pampered. You surely deserve it even more than you do usually. You need it more than you do usually. And people are more likely to buy you spa-related treats than they do usually.

But you have to be careful. Some products, treatments and techniques are not recommended for you and your baby, and you need to be confident about what you're having.

These days, most spas are clued in and offer treatments specifically for pregnant women, and these get more imaginative all the time.

Choose a spa and therapist you trust if you can, preferably one that comes with a recommendation. Even then, however, it's worth bearing a few things in mind so you know what to watch out for.