Kanika Sharma

Mine showed up late, around week 32. Honestly, bio-oil helped with the dryness, but you can't totally stop them once the belly starts expanding rapidly.

Try to eat simple home-cooked meals and don't take stress. Always consult your doctor to understand your specific sugar reports.

Actually, my gynac said that the enzyme bromelain is only in the core of the pineapple, and that too in very tiny amounts. Eating a cup of ripe, juicy pineapple flesh will not cause contractions. Just avoid eating raw, unripe ones and you are perfectly good to go.

Yes, with my PCOS history, my body was already sensitive, and I felt mild back pain right in the first month as hormones began to change. Just make sure to rest well and avoid lifting heavy things right now.

According to my pregnancy app, early on, HCG concentration is highest in your first morning urine. If you are already a few weeks past your missed period, an evening test might work fine. But for early detection, morning is definitely recommended.