Monisha Velayutham

Haan na, sabudana toh bahut light aur achha hota hai pregnancy mein. humare yahan toh upvas mein sabudana khichdi khate hi hain. Bas thoda less oil mein banana.

Sometimes swings are also triggered by sudden drops in blood sugar. Try to eat small, frequent meals with complex carbs instead of sugary snacks to keep your mood and energy stable.

Having gestational diabetes meant taking insulin before my meals. The pen is super tiny and doesn't hurt much, but definitely get the step-by-step tutorial from your clinic first.

According to my pregnancy tracker app, stretch marks usually start around week 25 to 30 as the baby's growth spurts begin. It helps to start moisturizing early in the second trimester itself. The app suggested bio-oil or cocoa butter, which really helped me!

You are basically at the start of your 5th month, dear. It's a lovely phase because you're almost halfway through. Enjoy this time, as once the baby arrives and breastfeeding starts, life gets very busy!