Kamakshi Bhatia

Honestly, my elders strictly told me to avoid papaya, so I just stayed away from it completely during my pregnancy. I didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. That's just what worked for me.

I totally understand how exhausting it feels when you can barely lift a finger, sweetie. Your body is doing the miraculous work of growing a tiny life inside. Please listen to your body and rest without any guilt.

Yes, minor stretching pain is normal as the uterus expands, but don't ignore it if it's severe. Rather than running for expensive emergency scans later, do a home pregnancy test first to see if you are actually pregnant.

Oh sweetie, those late-night cravings are so real and I totally understand. Cucumber is so cooling and gentle on the stomach. Go ahead and have some with a little salt, take care of yourself!

It's those crazy pregnancy hormones shifting around that cause this, dear. When I was pregnant, keeping dry biscuits by my bedside to eat before getting up helped a lot. Now that I am breastfeeding my little one, I look back and realize it was all worth it, so hang in there.