Madhu Thakkar

My MIL advised eating lots of nuts, but for fish oil and omega, we trusted our doctor's advice. He gave me a safe vegetarian option.

Yes, your cycle will eventually return to normal after birth. It is just your body adjusting back.

Yes, ice cream is fine in moderation, just avoid too much sugar.

I totally understand the confusion around this. Unripe papaya is definitely a no-no, but don't stress too much. Most other fruits are great for you and baby. Just enjoy your pregnancy!

I felt so scared and nervous about this in my first trimester, thinking it might hurt the baby. But my doctor explained that the baby is fully protected inside. We had a very gentle and beautiful connection, though we checked with our gynac first.