Mridula Roy

Since I had PCOS, preparing for pregnancy needed a little more caution and healthy diet changes. Don't worry, 30s are perfectly fine, just get your hormone tests done so you can plan everything smoothly with your doc.

Spot reduction is a myth, you cannot lose weight just from thighs and hips. Focus on overall strength training and a clean diet once you are fully recovered. Give your body at least 6 months before starting any heavy workouts.

I am trying to conceive and keep wondering when the morning sickness actually kicks in. Does it start immediately after missing a period or does it take a few weeks?

It is purely a biological coin toss with a 50% chance for either a boy or a girl. There are no scientifically proven natural methods to influence it, so focusing on a healthy pregnancy is what doctors recommend.

As if we don't have enough to worry about, now we have to stress about anomalies too! Jokes aside, they can happen due to genetics or viral infections. I just took my folic acid religiously and left the rest to my gynac.