Chintamani Haldar

According to my tracking app, back pain is most common between weeks 20 and 28. It's because your joints are loosening up to prepare for birth. Tracking your posture and wearing comfortable flat footwear helps a lot.

Step away from the medicine cabinet! Popping a Saridon is a big no-no right now. Call your gynac and let them prescribe something safe while you drink some water.

Dear, safety of the baby is paramount, so please avoid any self-medication. Medicines for skin, strong painkillers, and high doses of vitamins can be harmful. Just keep a list of safe meds given by your doctor and stick only to that.

I remember having terrible morning sickness and any strong herb like karpuravalli would have immediately triggered my vomiting. When you are pregnant, your stomach is super sensitive, so it is best to avoid consuming such strong medicinal leaves. Just sip some simple warm lemon-ginger tea, it is much gentler on the stomach.

Hey, don't stress too much, fevers are common but you definitely need to call your doctor. Just let them know your temperature so they can guide you safely, tc!