Bhavana Behera

Yaar, don't stress too much about eating. Your body is doing so much work, so feeling hungry is totally normal! Just keep healthy snacks like sprouts or fruits handy and enjoy this phase.

I asked my gynecologist's clinic team for a quiet prescription for my morning sickness meds so my colleagues wouldn't see the pack. To hide the bump, wearing A-line kurtas and dark colors works beautifully. Don't push yourself too hard at work, your health comes first.

Hello! Yes, asthma inhalers are generally considered very safe and necessary during pregnancy because oxygen flow to the baby is extremely important. Never stop using your inhaler without asking your doctor first. Just have a quick chat with your obstetrician so they can coordinate with your chest specialist.

Honestly, my pregnancy brain made me fear everything, especially papaya! I kept away from it completely because who has the energy to worry about contractions while already dealing with morning sickness? Just eat an apple and sleep whenever you get ten minutes, trust me.

Most moms feel it between 18 to 22 weeks, so don't rush for expensive extra scans just because you don't feel it early. Just wait for your regular anomaly scan which is scheduled around 20 weeks anyway, it will show if everything is fine and save you money.