Pregnant TV Characters

Cover it up! Try as they might, it is not easy for a mama-to-be to hide her pregnancy after the 20 week mark. Actresses may show off their bumps to much fanfare offscreen, but on-screen it depends on the storyline. While some television shows lend themselves to pregnant characters, others rely on their writers to use creative means to hide their stars' growing midsections or joke about weight gain. Like many actresses before her, Jane Krakowski will be spending a lot of time behind desks and props, as the upcoming season of 30 Rock doesn't include a pregnancy for Jenna. Take a look back at how other shows have handled their character's burgeoning bellies.