Aishwarya Deshpande

If your period is regular, day 29 is perfect for a home test. Keep your body relaxed with warm water and ginger tea if you feel bloated. Just remember, if you have any severe cramping or spotting, don't wait for home tests and contact your gynecologist immediately.

The due date is typically estimated as 280 days from your LMP. But remember, only about 5% of babies are born exactly on their due date, it's just a general target. Your doctor will verify the baby's growth during your scans to refine the date.

I was so sick in my early weeks that calculating dates was the last thing on my mind! Simple way is to count from your last period's start date, and each week completed is your pregnancy week. Try using an online calculator to make it easier while you deal with any nausea.

I loved reading books on baby care and breastfeeding during my third trimester, like 'The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding'. Reading about latching and positions early on made my post-delivery days so much easier and calmer.

It is totally safe and actually better than white rice as it doesn't digest too fast. But if you have severe morning sickness, the nutty texture of red rice might feel a bit heavy to chew. Try making a light, soft khichdi with it if you feel nauseous.