Darshanee Natarajan

Let's be direct: No, it is physically impossible to get pregnant from sperm on your butt. It needs to enter the vagina to reach the cervix. Stop stressing about it and just wash up.

At 17 weeks, your little one is roughly the size of a turnip. Their bones are beginning to harden, and sweat glands are starting to form. It’s a wonderful stage of growth, so just make sure you're taking your calcium supplements regularly.

It is just your hormones prepairing for breastfeeding. I had this too along with my thyroid issues, so my doctor suggested wearing a supportive cotton bra without underwires. Keep sharing your symptoms with your gynac during regular visits.

Actually, steroids can make your body hold onto water, causing some swelling. Try walking slowly inside the house for 10 minutes and cut down on salt in your food. But do call your clinic and tell your gynac, just to rule out any blood pressure issues.

Mere saath bhi same hua tha, my bust size increased by almost two sizes in the first trimester itself! It's because of estrogen and progesterone hormones and milk ducts developing [1.1.2]. Just wear comfortable non-wired bras, it helps a lot.