Manjusha Dalmia

One big change is your slowed down digestion, which causes gas but also gives your body more time to absorb nutrients from all those delicious cravings! Honestly, I’m just using it as an excuse to eat more gulab jamun.

My MIL told me that the baby is growing fast and needs water, which is why we feel so dehydrated at night. She suggested keeping a glass of warm water mixed with a little saunf near me. It really helped to soothe my throat.

It is such a wild mix of emotions, and feeling worried is 100% normal. I literally cried over small things and kept thinking if baby is okay. Give yourself some grace, you're doing great.

Yes, hCG is produced once implantation occurs, typically 6-12 days after conception. It then doubles every 48 hours in early pregnancy.

Having had PCOS, my digestion was already quite sensitive before pregnancy, so I had to be super careful. I found that eating very light, home-cooked meals and avoiding heavy dinners helped me keep acidity in check without any meds.