Monisha Hegde

My doctor told me that home test kits are 99% accurate if you test after missing your period. Just put 3 drops of morning urine in the kit's well and wait. Don't read the test after 10 minutes as evaporation lines can confuse you.

Testing with your first morning urine after a missed period is the most reliable. Try to stay calm and take care of yourself during this waiting time.

It's the cervix opening up to 10cm for delivery. Make sure your hospital package covers the labor room charges because the dilation process can take many hours, especially for first-timers.

I was absolutely terrified of this initially, but my doctor cleared all my doubts. It is completely safe as long as your pregnancy is uncomplicated and you are comfortable.

Calculating the days used to drive me crazy, but now holding my baby, it all makes sense. It takes about 9 months and 10 days in total. Just enjoy each day as it comes, it goes by so fast!