Madhuri Singhania

I am also planning my pregnancy and was reading about this recently. Apparently, it mostly happens due to random errors during cell division, it's not because of anything we did.

Yes, it can cause pregnancy, and unplanned situations can bring a lot of sudden financial stress with doctor visits and tests. If you are not planning a baby right now, it is much cheaper and safer to use proper protection every time.

For me, it started with severe fatigue and light cramping, which my mother-in-law said was normal body heat. But I consulted my doctor who confirmed it was early pregnancy. Everyone's body is different, so it's always best to get a blood test done if you suspect.

Research and my doctor both say sleeping on your left side optimizes blood circulation through the inferior vena cava. Avoid sleeping flat on your back in the third trimester as it restricts blood flow.

With my twins, my stomach felt like a war zone early on, but my doc told me to report any heavy cramping immediately. Better to call your doctor and double check rather than stressing.