Over the top shots are best for photo-checking preggos, but like Connie said, unless it was a lean mom, does not look preggo to me. However, I will say that most of our rats dont show much at all until about a week before birth, and even that is slight, and I probably wouldnt notice it in an unfamiliar rat in a pic. About 3-4 days before birth is when they really look big and lumpy....then you know when to expect them.