Anuradha Chadha

This is a serious condition that absolutely requires immediate medical intervention to protect the baby. Please do not delay and get in touch with your gynecologist right away for the correct treatment.

Please wait until your period is actually missed before testing, as testing too early can sometimes show chemical pregnancies which can be heartbreaking. Take care of yourself, stay calm, and test gently after a week of your missed date.

My mother used to wash them in salt water to clean off all chemicals before giving them to me. They are totally safe and actually helped with my sweet cravings. Just have them in small quantities.

You can get a blood test done even before your missed period, around 10 days post ovulation. Just go to any good lab, they give reports in a few hours. No need to stress and wait for weeks.

The standard medical rule is to count from the first day of your last period (LMP). While this sounds logical to doctors, it can feel weird to us because we weren't actually pregnant then! Just stick to this method as it aligns with all your scan schedules.