Bhumi Natarajan

Sometimes hormonal imbalances like thyroid can also make skin pigmentation worse post-pregnancy. I had to keep a regular check on my thyroid levels and consult my doctor for the right skincare. Please do get your routine postpartum tests done to ensure your hormones are in place.

The best and most accurate time is the morning after your period is missed. Testing earlier might show a false negative even if you are pregnant, because hormone levels take a bit of time to build up. Stay positive and wait for a couple of days!

At 15 days, your body is just starting to adjust, so don't push yourself too hard. I only did very light walking and basic yoga after my doctor approved it, just listen to your body.

I literally delivered my baby just 2 months ago, and honestly, doing heavy household chores like mopping was too exhausting for me. My lower back started aching badly in the third trimester. I stuck to simple evening walks instead, which felt much safer.

I used a cycle tracking app which showed me my exact fertile window, and tracking it logically really helped reduce my stress about when to try. Even with work stress, knowing my peak days made a huge difference. Highly recommend trying a tracker app to make the journey simpler!