Lilavati Krishnakumar

Haan, bilkul pre-planning stage se shuru kar do toh best outcome rahega na! Agar plan bina conceive ho gaya to pehle scan check date se hi daily normal start kar dena standard folic acid dosage, highly safe option hai.

Using protection like condoms or talking to your gynac about birth control pills are the best ways. Definitely consult a doc for the right option.

Take care of your health and stay positive. Instead of taking market medicines which can have chemicals, try warm water gargles and ask your doctor for a safe prescription.

For thyroid, please don't rely on home remedies or diet changes alone. It is a serious thing for baby's growth, so ask your doctor for thyroid tablets immediately if levels are high. Eat healthy but meds are must.

Oh I totally get how stressful this waiting phase is, I used to overthink every single symptom! Breast pain is definitely a very common early sign. Take a deep breath, try not to google too much, and just do a home test in a day or two.