Anupama Kelkar

Yes, thick white discharge can definitely be an early sign of pregnancy. Just wait for your missed period and take a test to be sure.

Honestly, I was puking so much that my family found out early anyway, haha! If you want to do a proper announcement, wait until the first trimester is safely over and you are feeling a bit better. A simple photo with your partner is perfect.

I completely understand how every little symptom makes you terrified, especially after going through a loss myself. A mild cough won't hurt the baby because they are safe inside, but please don't take any OTC cough syrups without asking your doctor.

I completely understand how overwhelming the early weeks can be, my anxiety was through the roof back then. First, accept that it's okay to feel scared or tired. Try to practice deep breathing for just 5 minutes and step away from Google search—it really helps calm the mind.

When I held my baby for the first time, I didn't care about their skin tone at all, I was just crying tears of joy that they were safe in my arms. Every baby is a beautiful miracle of God. Just love your growing baby and focus on your nutrition.