Manjula Shetty

Just follow simple rules: drink boiled water, wash fruits thoroughly, and avoid eating raw salads from outside. I used to carry my own water bottle everywhere during my pregnancy so I never had to drink outside water. It's a simple, zero-cost way to stay safe.

My mother told me to do squattings for normal delivery, but my doctor advised me to focus on Kegel exercises instead to strengthen the pelvic floor. It is very simple and you can do it anytime sitting quietly. Just make sure your bladder is empty before you start.

Actually it is a complication from high BP during pregnancy, so we shouldn't take it lightly at all. My PCOS made me super cautious about every small symptom. Please keep a regular check on your blood pressure and report any swelling or headache to your doctor immediately.

No, please don't do Kapalbhati! ❌ It puts too much pressure on your tummy. You can do gentle Anulom Vilom instead, which is super relaxing and safe! 🌸

For me, the symptoms hit like a truck around week 6, probably because I had twins cooking in there! But for most, it starts around the 5th or 6th week when hormones spike. If you feel absolutely nothing right now, count your blessings because the nausea train might be arriving soon!