Chitralekha Kapoor

My doc said regular blood tests won't show pregnancy, u need a specific hCG test. Once it is confirmed and doc allows, u can start mild walking to keep active, but ask doctor first.

You can naturally boost it by eating iron-rich foods like beetroot, spinach, pomegranates, and dates. Also, drink some lemon water with your meals because Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron better. Don't forget to take the iron tablets prescribed by your gynac.

My saas used to insist I drink plain milk with saffron or almonds, but I really wanted Bournvita! She finally agreed to let me have a little bit of it once a day for my mood.

My hospital gave me a very detailed chart for gestational diabetes. They recommended keeping fasting below 95, but you should definitely ask your doctor or the hospital nutritionist for your exact plan.

When I was trying, my mother always told me to just relax and not think about it too much because stress isn't good. I stayed at my parents' place and keeping busy with family helped me not obsess over early symptoms.