Jhanvi Thampi

Instead of buying expensive imported superfoods like quinoa, local millets like ragi and jowar are very cheap and highly nutritious. I used ragi flour to make rotis and porridges, which saved me a lot of money. You can easily save that extra cash for your baby's vaccination budget.

Mild discharge happens because of increased blood flow, especially when we do yoga or light walking. But if it's smelling weird or thick yellow, please ask your doctor before continuing any workouts.

When I had a confusing urine test result at the clinic, my mother hugged me and told me to stay calm. My doctor then suggested a blood test which gave the clear positive. Sometimes, if the pregnancy is very early, urine tests can miss it.

Having PCOS made weight loss very slow and difficult for me after delivery. Please don't rush into heavy workouts or crash diets because your body needs time to heal first. Focus on eating balanced meals and do light walking only after your doctor's approval.

I remember thinking I could stop calcium after delivery, but my doctor told me to continue it for six months postpartum because breastfeeding drains your calcium reserves. It really helped me avoid backaches later on.