Gomti Chawla

It is much safer to avoid any such self-medication during these months. Just check with your gynac once before taking anything.

Look, most commercial detan creams contain bleaching agents which are not safe during pregnancy. Skip the parlor and just let your skin breathe. This tan will naturally fade after your delivery anyway, so don't stress.

I remember checking those calculators while feeling extremely nauseous early on! They usually suggest testing about 14 days after ovulation. But honestly, a home urine test on your missed period day is best.

I completely panicked when my gynac first mentioned 'preterm' around my 32nd week. Preterm basically just means a baby born before 37 weeks, which is a bit earlier than the full term. Don't worry, even if a baby comes early, modern medical care and NICUs are so advanced now that babies do extremely well, so just take it easy and relax!

For a blood test, anything above 5 is technically positive, but doctors like to see it doubling every 48 hours to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Please stay positive but cautious, and get your blood test repeated if your doctor advises.