Komal Shenoy

Anxiety is definitely a common symptom due to hormonal shifts. I found that a light 20-minute evening walk or gentle prenatal yoga really helped calm my mind, but make sure to ask your doctor before starting any exercise.

Look, acupuncture might help with blood flow and stress, but it cannot fix blockages or serious fertility issues. Don't waste too much time and money on it if there's an underlying medical issue. Get proper tests done by a specialist first.

Please don't rely on those DIY home tests like salt or sugar, I tried them and got so confused and panicked! They are completely unscientific. Just get a standard pregnancy test kit from the chemist, it is cheap and gives the right answer in 2 minutes.

Look, don't rush into testing too early and stressing yourself out. Wait for your period date to pass, and if it's missed by 2-3 days, then do the test. Take deep breaths, keep yourself distracted, and everything will happen at the right time.

I didn't have time for fancy natural remedies, so I used basic Himalaya moisturizers during my pregnancy. It worked fine and saved me time. Just make sure you are not using anything with strong salicylic acid or retinoids, check with your gynac once.