Hema Malhotra

Flavoxate should only be taken if your gynecologist has prescribed it specifically for you. Please consult your doctor before taking any tablets during this time.

Saunf is very good for digestion and keeping the stomach cool, which is helpful. But don't eat it in huge quantities or have concentrated saunf water daily when trying. Just a pinch after meals is perfectly safe.

My mother advised me to apply warm almond oil or pure ghee on my belly after my bath. It keeps the skin very soft and helps the marks fade slowly. Trust your body's natural healing process, it takes time.

Progesterone is the main hormone of pregnancy, but oh my god, it makes digestion so slow and gives me crazy cravings for spicy food! It's definitely good for the baby, even if it makes us want to eat weird things.

When I was pregnant, I felt so guilty even thinking of eating cheese because everyone had different opinions. But when I asked my gynac, she said mozzarella is great for calcium. It felt so liberating to just enjoy my food without guilt.