Jyoti Sahoo

From a practical viewpoint, the first pregnancy is easier because you can actually rest after office hours. In the second one, you are balancing work, a toddler, and pregnancy symptoms, so time management and outsourcing chores becomes absolutely necessary.

Basically, our body has to make extra blood for the baby, so iron needs go up. Instead of just relying on expensive tonics, add simple things like palak, beetroot, and pomegranate to your daily food. It really helps keep the hemoglobin up without costing much.

I felt so lightheaded and dizzy during my early weeks and it was really scary. But when I asked my doctor, she strictly warned me against taking any general tablets like betahistine, so please check with your gynac first.

Beta, don't believe every rumor you hear. If the doctor has prescribed Rophylac, it is for your own good and to protect your future children. Focus on eating well and keeping your mind calm.

I actually took my prenatal vitamins, which included folic acid, throughout my entire pregnancy as prescribed by my doctor. My gynac said it helps with the baby's growth till the very end. Just follow whatever your doctor prescribes!