Anushka Mandal

I ate quite a bit of olives in salads during my last trimester, baby is super healthy. Just wash them well before eating to avoid any infections. Safe and yummy.

Look, with two kids I can tell you the golden rule is no heavy lifting and no self-medication. Take your vitamins daily, sleep whenever you can, and eat small meals to beat nausea.

Agree, ghee is really good for energy and joint pain during these months. Just stick to moderate home-cooked food.

Your body is going through massive hormonal changes and pumping more blood, which can make your heart beat faster. I felt this deeply during my first few weeks. Just be gentle with yourself, and please keep your doctor informed of how you feel.

Honestly, just slather whatever grease you find on your belly because the itch is real! I used shea butter and still got stretch marks, but at least I didn't scratch my skin off. Now I have a baby who keeps me awake 24/7, so stretch marks are the least of my worries!