Kumkum Nanavati

Let me put it straight: never take any OTC medicines, especially painkillers like ibuprofen or aspirin, and acne tablets during pregnancy. Your liver and the baby's development are very sensitive now. Ask your doctor for a safe prescription list for common issues.

Arre, if we stop eating amchur, our Indian tastebuds will go on a strike! It's absolutely fine to have some tangy food, just don't eat the whole packet raw. Keep some antacids handy if your chest starts burning later, haha.

After my C-section, my digestion was super slow and painful, so I had to be very careful. Eating light foods like khichdi and taking short, slow walks around the room helped me a lot. Give your body some time, it is working very hard right now.

From what I have read and asked around, oranges are very safe and good because of Vitamin C. I am also planning to include them in my diet once I conceive. But maybe consult your doctor once to be completely sure.

My MIL is a huge believer in kundalis and auspicious muhurats, so she actually looked up dates for us when we were trying to conceive! Whether you check astro.com or ask elders, it can bring a lot of mental peace and hope. Just don't let it stress you out, let things happen naturally.