Charumati Mehra

My hospital nutritionist advised avoiding heavy gas-producing foods like cabbage or rajma. If it gets very painful, just ask your doctor for a safe pregnancy antacid syrup.

You can try an early detection kit, but the body takes time to build pregnancy hormones. Drink plenty of water, eat simple food, and wait for your missed period for a sure result.

I literally just went through this! I did a home test on the day of my missed period, and my doctor immediately asked me to get a blood HCG test done the next morning to confirm the pregnancy. It's super quick and accurate.

I totally understand how overwhelming it can get, both physically and emotionally. There are days when you just want to cry or feel totally lost, but trust me, when you hold your baby, every single struggle will feel worth it. Hang in there, sweetie.

Haha, don't worry, a few sesame seeds on your burger or in your curry won't cause an earthquake! Elders do warn about 'til' being hot, but medically it's completely safe in small quantities. Just don't go eating whole boxes of laddoos!