Aruna Karunakaran

It's just the hormones getting your milk ducts ready. Even after my C-section, the breast soreness continued during those initial breastfeeding days, so invest in comfortable cotton bras now.

For me, the 4th month was when my small bump started showing slightly! Staying ghar pe with my parents helped so much because my mom made such light, comforting food.

I remember my gynac repeating 'drink water' in every visit! It prevents UTIs, cramps, and keeps you active. Now my toddler runs around and I realize how those good habits kept me strong. Do keep hydrated, dear.

My first sign was literally sleeping on the office desk in the afternoon! Fatigue hits like a truck around week 5, rest of the symptoms follow soon.

There are some great pregnancy tracker apps that show weekly 3D videos of baby's growth inside the womb. They also give daily tips on what foods help in brain and bone development. I highly recommend downloading one of those trackers!