Hansa Sahni

Honestly, embrace the genes because if you are prone to stretch marks, they will appear anyway. But to manage the intense itchiness as your belly expands, apply a good quality cocoa butter or shea-based body butter. I used it every night and it kept my skin super hydrated.

It's very normal, but try to do some very light stretching if your doctor has allowed it. On days I felt super lazy, even a short 10-minute slow walk in the park helped me feel a bit fresher.

My mother said to wait patiently until the second month is complete. But my doctor scheduled the scan at 7 weeks and we could hear it clearly, so trust your doctor's timing.

Since IVF involves so many expensive tests and careful planning, we can't afford to take any dietary risks. Figs are highly nutritious, but just make sure your hospital team clears them for your daily diet.

I am also researching this! Many experts say a gap of 2-3 days is good to build sperm count, but not more than that. It's so confusing with all the different advice online!