Falak Deora

Between running for meetings and chores, I found it easiest to just take the calcium pill my doctor prescribed after lunch. Try to include quick options like buttermilk or ragi in your office tiffin for natural calcium.

Honestly, it feels quite bloated, heavy, and you might get mild cramps that feel exactly like your period is about to start. Don't panic, it's just your uterus stretching and making space. Just wear comfortable clothes and stay hydrated.

It means pregnancy after 35. I conceived at 37 and stayed fit with light prenatal yoga and walking, but only after my doctor gave me the green light.

It basically means a miscarriage that happens in the first trimester, where the embryo stops growing. My hospital had a wonderful counseling team that explained how common this is due to chromosomal issues. Please speak directly to your gynac to understand the medical details safely.

I totally understand that beautiful excitement of wanting to see and feel your baby bump! It is such a precious phase. For me, a cute little round tummy started peek-a-boo around 18 weeks. Enjoy this quiet phase before the big belly makes it hard to sleep, sweetie.