Madhumita Phadke

I felt so much heartburn in my second trimester because of spicy biryani! It doesn't hurt the baby, but it makes your own stomach burn like crazy. I literally had to sit upright to sleep some nights.

No, a real period or menstruation does not happen once you are pregnant. If you are experiencing bleeding, it is not normal and you should contact your doctor immediately. Don't wait for it to stop on its own, getting checked is the safest practical step.

Just keep it very gentle in the beginning. I asked my doc first and she allowed me to do 20 mins of light walking daily, which helped with my mood. Don't start any heavy workouts or yoga now unless your gynac gives a green signal.

I just delivered my baby boy last month and honestly, staying positive really helped during my labor. I kept telling myself I can do this, and it made a huge difference. Believe in your body's power.

I tried it for both my kids and it was wrong both times! It is just a fun 50-50 guess game, don't take it too seriously.