Jagriti Gaikwad

In my experience, my belly skin took almost a year to shrink back a little. I didn't do any heavy exercises, just gentle walks and keeping my skin moisturized. It's not fully tight like before, but it definitely improved with time.

Please don't drink sweetened kesar milk or heavy milkshakes for this. With my gestational diabetes, I had to be so careful with sugar. Skin tone is purely genetic, health is what matters.

I felt these dull cramps in my lower stomach and thought my periods were coming, but it turned out to be my positive! It was such an emotional moment. Just keep an eye on them and stay rested, and check with your doctor if they hurt too much.

My hospital had such strict smoke-free policies and they briefed us on how secondhand smoke damages the placenta. Please make sure to ask your doctor clearly about the risks, and keep your surroundings completely smoke-free.

High sugar is a serious issue that can lead to major complications for both you and the baby. Please do not try to manage this purely through home remedies. Contact your doctor or an endocrinologist immediately to get a proper diet chart and medication if needed.