Niharika Kapadia

I carried low too, which meant a lot of pelvic pressure and frequent bathroom trips! My doctor said it's just my anatomy, and I eventually had a safe C-section delivery. Just wear a supportive belly band if it gets heavy.

I kept my skin hydrated with Bio-Oil, but my main focus was managing my thyroid levels with regular doctor visits. Keeping your overall health and hormones in check is what really matters. Don't worry too much about the marks, they are normal.

If you want that spicy taste, try making home-made roasted chana with chaat masala instead of eating Kurkure. But if you have eaten it and feel any stomach pain or severe acidity, check with your doctor once. Avoid junk as much as possible.

Green leafy vegetables like palak aur methi are very good, ho na. My mom used to make lauki and tinda for me because they are easy on the stomach. Just eat whatever home-cooked food you can digest easily.

My mother-in-law used to say that feeling extra sleepy or having a metallic taste in the mouth are early signs before the date. Ghar pe sab bolte hain to wait for a week after missed period. Better to wait for a solid positive on the kit!