Harini Khanna

I used to panic about every coil and spray during my pregnancy, but honestly, dengue is far more dangerous. I used mild DEET creams on my clothes rather than my skin, and everything went completely fine.

When I was staying at my mom's place, she used to count 9 months, but my scans always showed weeks. Generally, 40 weeks is considered the full 9 months. It's beautiful how the weeks fly by.

It is totally safe and actually the most cost-effective way to handle dry lips and itchy skin. I kept a small tub at my office desk because pregnancy dry skin is so real.

Please don't lose heart! Sometimes babies have minor growth spurts later on. Just eat high-protein foods like paneer and milk, and make sure to have regular check-ups with your doctor to monitor everything safely.

Yes, bloating and feeling full early on is very common because of progesterone slowing digestion. Since I had gestational diabetes later, I learned to eat small, frequent meals rather than large ones. It really helps ease that full feeling.