Halle Berry on the cover of Instyle's February issue

In the February issue of Instyle Magazine Halle Berry joyfully show off her baby bump.

Berry, who is due in March, tells In Style magazine, which goes on stands Friday, that "it's a perfect time to be pregnant, because everything in fashion is loose-fitting with an Empire waist."

The 41-year-old mother-to-be even jokes about her situation. "Did you know that they call this a geriatric pregnancy? I cringe when I hear that. I'm like, 'Take that off my chart!' "

In reality, she says the pregnancy has made her look and feel better. "My skin is aglow from all the hormones. I actually wear less makeup now, which is really good. I want to stay pregnant forever."

And her partner, model Gabriel Aubry, 32, has only contributed to her happiness, she says. Berry enjoys visiting his family in Montreal, where she might have a few days without paparazzi hounding her on the streets.