Ankita Kelkar

We faced a few complications before we successfully conceived, and our doctor did check both our ages. While paternal age can play a minor role, it's best to let a fertility specialist assess it through proper tests rather than guessing.

Getting a bit of fresh air through a slow walk in the garden helped my digestion and eased my nausea, but do it only if your doctor has allowed activity.

Yaar, actually they can pop up anytime after the 6th month when the baby bump really starts growing. I got mine mostly on my lower belly in the third trimester. Honestly, just accept them as battle scars, no cream can fully prevent them!

Calculating weeks can be so confusing, I just count how many months of delicious cravings I have left! Basically, the calculators count from the first day of your last period. So even if you conceived later, those initial two weeks are added to the count.

I would suggest avoiding skipping as the heavy jumping isn't safe during pregnancy. Please protect yourself and the baby, and stick to light walking instead.