Mahalakshmi Ruia

For baby's weight, focus on healthy fats like ghee and nuts, and keep up with your regular doctor visits to track the baby's growth scans.

My mother always said to complete 9 full months, which is around 37-39 weeks. That's when the baby is completely strong and ready.

Honestly, with twins I wanted a drink so bad, but zero alcohol is the only safe amount. Trust me, we can survive these nine months without it, even if it feels like a lifetime! Just treat yourself to a fancy mocktail instead.

For some of us, pregnancy happens naturally during the ovulation window, while for others it needs medical help like IVF where the egg and sperm are joined in a lab. Every path to motherhood is beautiful and special. Sending you all my support.

In my experience, blood tests are the most reliable early on. My doctor ordered one about 10 days after we conceived, and it confirmed my pregnancy beautifully. It is much more accurate than waiting for the urine lines to get darker.