Agrima Iyengar

I keep reading about this on pregnancy trackers because I am planning soon! Most books say first-time moms feel it around 18 to 20 weeks, but second-time moms can feel it earlier. It must be such an amazing feeling to wait for.

Being in my 3rd trimester now, managing any pregnancy feels like running a marathon with no water! For high risk, just lie down, let your husband do all the work, and blame it on medical orders. It is the perfect excuse to be pampered!

Most of the time, mild stomach aches are just gas or your uterus stretching to make space for the baby. I used to panic at every small pinch, but looking back now that my baby is a toddler, I realize how much of it was just normal changes. Just drink plenty of water and rest.

Yes, jowar is great, but when I had terrible morning sickness, heavy rotis were hard to swallow. If you are feeling nauseated, try having jowar porridge (kanji) with some buttermilk instead of heavy rotis. It is light on the stomach and very nourishing.

Yes, you can wear jeans as long as they are not pressing too tight on your belly. Since I had thyroid issues and bloating, I preferred switching to loose clothes early on, but keep checking with your doctor for regular follow-ups.