Mahalakshmi Kohli

Listen, UTIs are common but you cannot ignore them during pregnancy. Don't try home remedies if there is burning or itching. Go straight to your doctor, get a urine test done, and take the safe antibiotics they prescribe.

I had a faint positive once which turned out to be an early chemical pregnancy. Please get a beta-HCG blood test done at a lab to be absolutely sure.

When we were trying, I felt so anxious every single month waiting for a positive. I realized keeping track of my cycle and staying calm helped. It takes time, but it will happen when the time is right.

Hip pain can happen due to routine muscle fatigue or early hormonal shifts. I found that doing gentle stretches and using a warm compress at home helped a lot with mild aches. But if the pain is severe or accompanied by any cramping, please skip the home remedies and consult your doctor immediately.

I felt extremely emotional and started crying over a silly commercial even before my missed period! That's when I realized something was different. Within a week, the morning sickness and sore breasts started, making it very real.