Nita Iyengar

I used to panic thinking I could only conceive mid-cycle, but then I realized sperm can live inside for a few days, so yes, conceiving right after periods is totally possible. I felt so relieved when my doctor explained this to me!

I actually had a huge craving for burger and fries last week but got so worried about the processed cheese. Is anyone else also constantly questioning every single thing they eat in their second trimester?

Honestly, with a baby who keeps me up all night, I don't even have the energy to think about my thighs, haha! Give yourself some time. Chasing a toddler all day is going to be your automatic cardio anyway.

While food and nutrition are very important, some generic multivitamins aren't formulated for pregnancy planning. Better to check with your gynac to see if you need specific prenatal vitamins instead.

Honestly, even the thought of heavy milk sweets like kharvas made me throw up during my first trimester! If your morning sickness is fine, you can have a tiny piece of home-cooked junnu, but don't eat too much as it is very heavy to digest. Better to stick to simple, light food if your stomach is sensitive.