Hansa Maheshwari

Since I had a C-section, I had to be very careful with my stitches. I only started wearing a soft support belt after my doctor gave the green light at 6 weeks. Gentle recovery is much more important than tightening the skin quickly.

I felt so worried about listeria and food infections. I completely cut out processed meats like sausages to keep my baby safe.

From a practical standpoint, babies can start hearing sounds around the 20th week. Listening to gentle classical music, soft ambient sounds, or even just talking to your baby is wonderful for their development. Avoid very loud, jarring noises as they can startle the baby.

My little cousin guessed it because I was eating double my size and craving golgappe daily! He literally asked if there's a baby in my tummy eating all the food. Kids observe everything, especially when you steal their snacks.

Honestly, I panicked when my belly started itching, thinking it was some major allergic reaction. But my doctor smiled and said it's just the skin expanding. It's totally normal, so don't worry!