Anita Raghavan

Scientifically, conceiving a boy or a girl is completely random and depends on chromosomes, with no way to choose. In India, gender selection is strictly illegal too. Focus on having a healthy, happy pregnancy instead.

Completely agree with eating beetroot and spinach. Drinking amla juice in the morning also works wonders for hemoglobin.

I just had my baby last month and I used to eat ridge gourd a lot. It is highly nutritious and has lots of dietary fiber, which really helps with pregnancy constipation. Just cook it well.

Try adding some seeds like pumpkin or sesame to your diet, and eat lots of green veggies! 🥦 Staying happy is the biggest secret, stress hormones block ovulation. Keep smiling and eat healthy! 😊

I love meetha paan, but since we are trying to conceive, I'm trying to be very careful. I read that betel leaf itself is okay, but we should strictly avoid supari or tobacco. I think it's safest to ask a doctor before eating it.