Just as some women prefer natural childbirth, some women like to keep it natural when it comes to their appearances. But pregnancy is a good time to experiment with makeup and skincare products.

Pauline Burnett, an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics from Fort Worth, Texas, says women who are pregnant often get a boost by having a makeover or beauty consultation.

Burnett said she gave her daughter a makeover when she was pregnant. "I gave her makeovers because she felt like she was all swollen up and fat," Burnett says. "We tried different things, different ways to apply eye shadow and a little something different to perk her up. We used a lip liner to accent her lips and bring them out and eyeliner and different color eye shadows."

To eliminate the dark circles under the eyes during pregnancy, Burnett suggests using a good moisturizer with a light beige or ivory tint. And some pregnant women use night cream skincare products to reduce and prevent stretch marks on their abdomens. "I'm a firm believer in lots of moisturizer," Burnett says. "I think wearing makeup helps with self-esteem."