Lavina Sarkar

I felt so uncomfortable when I got a vaginal infection in my second trimester. I immediately called my doctor, and her prescribed cream cleared it up so fast without any risk.

For a mild fever, rest, drink fluids and use a cool damp cloth on your forehead to bring it down. But anything high or with chills, body aches or that lasts, ring your doctor. Dont self medicate with random tablets.

Folic acid on time was the main thing my doc kept telling me.

Actually my doctor explained it nicely. Unripe or semi-ripe papaya has latex which can cause uterine contractions, that is the real concern. Fully ripe papaya is generally considered ok in moderation but she told me first trimester just avoid to be safe.

After my loss I chose to wait longer the next time, only telling people after 14 weeks. It gave me peace of mind. Do whatever protects your heart, there is no rule about this.