Jasoda Kohli

Overall reproductive health is what matters, and a tiny normal sample contains millions of sperm anyway. Focus on eating clean, staying active, and maybe try light yoga if your doctor allows it to keep stress down.

The lifestyle coordinator at my maternity hospital suggested wearing soft, seamless maternity wear to avoid any skin rashes or irritation. You can ask your hospital's prenatal class experts, they have great brand recommendations.

I know how stressful this is on top of everything. Please do not try any home tips to stop spotting. Just lie down, stay calm, and contact your doctor immediately.

Honestly, your bump size depends on your height, uterine position, and abdominal muscles, not how much you eat. I used to track this on my pregnancy app and realized "small" or "big" bumps are both totally normal. Just keep checking your baby's growth on the weekly scans!

I remember being so scared of eating the wrong thing when I was pregnant. It is totally normal to worry, but mostly it is just raw papaya and pineapple you need to avoid. You are doing a great job caring for your little one.