Kadamba Sahni

My tracker app recommended having small, high-protein snacks like almonds throughout the day to keep blood sugar stable and reduce nausea. It really worked for me! But if it gets severe, make sure to ask your doctor for safe pregnancy-safe meds.

Wheat chapathi is great for complex carbs which give you energy for light exercises. I always pair my chapathis with lots of green veggies and then go for a light 20-minute walk post-meal, only because my doctor allowed me to do so. It keeps gestational diabetes and bloating away!

It's fully ready by week 12, and trust me, after that, it starts making you feel hungry at 2 AM! Currently in my 3rd trimester and my placenta is doing its job so well that I am constantly eating. Hang in there, the early weeks go fast.

Honestly, don't just buy any random ointment like Preparation H from the chemist without asking your gynac first. Some ingredients in those creams are absorbed into your body. Just shoot a quick message to your doctor and ask for a pregnancy-safe alternative.

I had a lot of gray hair during my pregnancy, but I waited until after my C-section delivery to get it colored. Your skin can be very sensitive during this time, so it's better to avoid heavy chemicals. Take baby steps and prioritize your comfort first.