Dipti Malhotra

I would be so worried about the development of the baby and the mother's health in teenage pregnancy. There could be risks of premature birth or low birth weight, so please ensure constant gynac monitoring.

The standard recommendation is 3 main balanced meals and 2-3 healthy snacks in between. This helps maintain your blood sugar levels and prevents severe morning sickness. Don't keep a long gap between meals.

Looking back at my pictures, I started showing in my 5th month and gained some weight. Don't stress, once your toddler starts running, all this weight will melt away!

I know this wait is the hardest part, the famous two week wait. My clinic told me to do a beta hCG blood test on the date they gave, not random home tests as it can mislead. Hang in there, take rest and be gentle with yourself in these days.

My gynac told me its the raw/unripe papaya that can cause problems because of certain enzymes. Ripe papaya in moderation she said was fine for me. So it depends on the type, not papaya overall.