Meera Shinde

I'm currently in my 3rd trimester and my tummy looks like a zebra crossing already, I am so tired of this! Honestly, I am just slathering whatever heavy moisturizer or coconut oil I can find and hoping for the best, let's see what happens post-delivery!

Please be extremely careful with this. I would strongly advise avoiding any X-rays unless it's a life-threatening emergency, and even then, make sure your doctor and the technician are fully aware of your pregnancy.

In our home, we don't use kasuri methi much, but my MIL once suggested it for my digestion. I asked my doctor just to be sure, and she said regular kitchen spices are completely safe in normal cooking quantities. So don't worry, a little bit in your curry is absolutely fine.

For minor body aches, a gentle mustard oil massage or warm water soak works wonders. But if you have severe abdominal pain or cramping, don't try home remedies. Call your doctor immediately to rule out any issues.

In my house, my MIL kept feeding me ghee and parathas saying I need to gain a lot of weight for the baby. But my doctor said 11-15 kgs is more than enough. Balance your elders' advice with what your doctor actually recommends for your health.