Madhumita Tiwari

Maybe it's all the extra salty or spicy cravings we eat during dinner! I always keep a bottle of chilled water and some lime water nearby to help soothe my parched throat at 3 AM.

Haan na, you can travel, but Air Arabia requires a doctor's medical certificate after 28 weeks, ho na. Just check their website once and keep all your medical papers ready in your hand bag. Safe journey!

Please be very careful with facial swelling. I had high BP in my third trimester which started with a swollen face, so check your blood pressure immediately and consult your gynac. Don't ignore it.

My tracker app showed that mild cramping is very common in weeks 4 to 8 due to implantation and uterus growth. I used to log my pain levels daily. If the pain is persistent or accompanied by spotting, please contact your doctor immediately.

I actually panicked so much in my first trimester because I kept forgetting important office passwords and thought my brain was permanently damaged. But trust me, it is completely normal and your memory will slowly come back after delivery. Relax, you are not losing your mind!