Nirmala Mandal

Since I had gestational diabetes and had to focus heavily on physical recovery and healthy meals postpartum, I made sure not to rush things. I avoided wearing the belt at night because proper rest and digestion are crucial for recovery. Just focus on eating well and let your body heal naturally without extra pressure at night.

My morning sickness disappeared entirely in my second trimester, which was a huge relief before my scheduled C-section later on. Fluctuation is totally normal, so just enjoy the comfortable days.

When I had horrible morning sickness, anything with artificial taste made me puke immediately. Even if some studies say aspartame is fine, it's better to stick to natural things like coconut water or normal sugar in small amounts.

When I was early pregnant, I felt so nervous about telling anyone too soon. I used to wear loose kurtis and pretend to have a mild stomach upset so I could avoid eating outside food with my friends.

Drinking coconut water or buttermilk with salt is a great natural way to keep BP normal. But if you are fainting or feel extremely weak, please check with your doctor.