Esha Sachdeva

Hormones make your body hold onto sodium and water. I had to be very careful with my diet and found that reducing processed salty snacks and eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas really helped. Keep drinking water!

I am currently planning my pregnancy and was just reading about this! It sounds so exciting to hear the heartbeat for the first time during those early weeks. Do most doctors do this scan around the 7th week?

I am in my second trimester now and actually starting to get a bit nervous about postpartum recovery and getting back in shape. Do all of you also worry about this, or is it just me? I want to make sure I don't do anything that harms my recovery later on.

No, daily sex is not required, alternate days during ovulation are highly effective. Focus on keeping your health and hormones in check, and visit your doctor for regular advice if you have any doubts. Keeping your thyroid and general health balanced is very important.

I carried low and ended up having a C-section because the baby was stubborn! In my experience, carrying low can put more pressure on your bladder, making you run to the loo constantly. Just rest well and follow your doctor's advice.