Deepika Gowda

For me, normal was always 110/70 during my pregnancy, but whenever I got anxious, it would touch 130. I felt so scared that something would happen to my baby, but my doctor reassured me that small fluctuations are normal. Just try to stay calm and check it regularly.

I felt so nervous holding that little plastic stick in my hand early in the morning. When the second pink line slowly appeared, I felt this rush of tears. It's a magical moment, just follow the instructions on the packet carefully.

I remember being so anxious about this when my little one was in my tummy. My doctor did a scan around 7 weeks to check the heartbeat and sac position, which put my mind at ease. It's best to consult your gynac early on.

Sometimes it is just dehydration or lack of sleep causing the ache. Try drinking coconut water or a cup of light ginger tea, and take a quick nap. If it doesn't go away or is very severe, definitely check with your doctor.

I don't want to give any medical tips, but personally, bio-oil and extra virgin coconut oil worked wonders for me. I massaged it on my tummy twice a day right after my delivery, and it really helped in fading the marks to light silvery lines.