(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Natalie Portman has reportedly become obsessed with hand sanitizer since being pregnant.

The Hollywood star is expecting her first child with fianc Benjamin Millepied and is thought to be very close to giving birth. Impending motherhood has made the actress think more closely about taking care of herself, and she is now thought to be worried about the effect germs could have on her unborn child.

She carries hand sanitizer everywhere she goes and doesnt like to shake hands or stand too close to people, a source told National Enquirer.

Things were made tough during the recent round of awards shows, which Natalie attended. She picked up the best actress Oscar for her role as a troubled ballerina in Black Swan, receiving the same Golden Globe and BAFTA prize.

Benjamin does all he can to help Natalie, and while he hopes her fear wont get out of hand he is happy to humour her. She recently became worried about the state of their home, so is believed to have sent him out for a humidifier, which he quickly picked up.

Bens been great, the source added.

Natalie isnt the only celebrity to be worried about germs, Jessica Alba, Will Ferrell and Megan Fox have all admitted to the fear in the past. (C) Cover Media