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You can check your ultrasound report for EFW (Estimated Fetal Weight). Also, using apps can give you a rough idea of standard weekly weight averages, but clinical scans are the real source.

A mix of soaked almonds, walnuts, and figs (anjeer) is excellent for daily nutrition and fiber. Walnuts provide essential omega-3s, and figs help immensely with pregnancy constipation. Just keep the portion to a handful daily to avoid excess calories.

Honestly, spirulina isn't regulated well and can contain microcystins which are toxic for the liver and the baby. Skip the superfood trends during pregnancy. Stick to clean, whole foods and the iron/folic acid tablets your gynac gives.

Honestly, you can't really 'control' them, you just learn to survive them! With twins, my nausea and fatigue were double, so I just accepted the mess, slept whenever I could, and kept dry crackers next to my bed. Just go with the flow, you've got this!

I had to take steroid injections before my early C-section and yes, I noticed quite a bit of swelling in my hands and feet. But please mention this to your doctor just to be safe. Keeping your feet elevated on a couple of pillows really helps to ease the discomfort.