Chandni Karunakaran

I remember feeling so anxious and teary-eyed over small things when I was pregnant. Now while breastfeeding, I realize it was all just hormonal prep for motherhood, it definitely gets better.

Having been through this twice, my direct advice is to wait for at least 5 days after your missed period. Early tests often give confusing faint lines that just make you anxious for no reason. Keep it simple and wait.

Beta, drink half a glass of cold milk slowly after your meals. It naturally cools down the acidity without any medicine.

Yes, my sister-in-law ate it regularly during her pregnancy and said it is very good for health. I hope to enjoy it too when my time comes.

Actually, my pregnancy tracker app had an article on this! Red stretch marks are just fresh, and they eventually fade into light silver or white lines over time. You can use a good moisturizer or bio-oil to keep the skin hydrated, but don't expect them to disappear completely.