Avantika Alva

Ah, the lovely pregnancy heartburn! Drink coconut water, walk a bit, and sleep with double pillows. It feels like you are sleeping sitting up, but it really helps!

Beta, please don't suffer in silence or try to manage severe anxiety on your own. Your mental peace is absolutely vital for the baby's growth. Go and talk to your gynecologist, they will guide you to safe pregnancy-friendly alternatives. I am always here to support you.

While I was busy dreaming about hot samosas, my baby turned head down around week 35! I suddenly felt more space in my stomach to eat, though the bladder pressure increased so much.

Absolutely, it's very harmful. Smoking can lead to low birth weight and other serious issues for the baby. I know giving up habits is hard, but looking back at my healthy toddler now, every single sacrifice I made during pregnancy was 100% worth it.

My mother told me to wait patiently for a week after the missed date, but I couldn't resist testing on day 32. It showed a nice dark line! If you want to be 100% sure, waiting for a few days past your missed period is what doctors also suggest.