Kalpana Patil

I can only share my own experience, but my stomach didn't show at all until I hit the 6th month. Then suddenly one day it just popped!

According to my cycle tracker, the hCG hormone levels are too low to be detected by a home test just 1 week after conception. I suggest tracking your symptoms in an app and waiting until the day of your missed period to test.

Honestly, even if you just have a little spotting, you should call your gynac immediately. I was literally eating my fav pakodas when my friend told me she had this and her doc told her to come in. Please don't ignore it at all.

My tracker app suggested that traveling in the first trimester is generally fine if you have no complications like bleeding or pain. But you must take breaks to stretch and stay hydrated. Do log your travel dates and check with your gynac first.

Stomach pain can be just round ligament pain or simple acidity, but we can't take chances. If it's a mild ache, rest on your side and see. If it's severe or accompanied by any spotting, please head to your doctor's clinic immediately.