Madhumita Chaudhuri

For me, the first thing I felt was extreme tiredness and constant urination, even before my missed period. Did anyone else also feel super bloated right away? If you think you have conceived, a home pregnancy test after a missed period is the best way to confirm.

Let's be real, in the first week of pregnancy, you actually feel nothing because you aren't technically pregnant yet in medical terms. Most women only start feeling fatigue or light cramping around their missed period date. Don't stress looking for symptoms so early.

Tracking your ovulation cycle and having regular intercourse during your fertile window is the most effective way.

Both mother and father share their genetics for the baby. But my MIL always says that if the mother stays happy and listens to good music, the baby will have a calm nature. It's nice to think both science and love shape our babies!

As a working woman, I had to travel daily and couldn't risk dengue. I used Odomos roll-on on my clothes instead of direct skin, it is practical and works great.