Pallavi Shanmugam

No need to buy expensive kits or test too early. Just wait for your period to miss, buy a simple kit from the chemist, and test with the first morning urine. It works perfectly.

My mother used to say that body heat or stress can delay periods, and she would suggest having sesame seeds or fenugreek water. But I always believe in trusting the doctor, so if it is delayed by more than a week, a quick checkup is best to rule out hormonal imbalance.

Stomach pain can mean many things, so please don't guess. For your safety, check with your gynac as they can do a quick scan or test to see what's actually happening.

It is safe to continue as long as your gynac has cleared you for it and you have no complications. Just treat it like any physical activity—listen to your body, don't strain, and keep your doctor in the loop.

Of course you can, and honestly, home-cooked sambar and rice is the best way to save money and stay healthy. Hospital deliveries and baby vaccinations are becoming so costly nowadays, so eating simple home food helps avoid stomach issues and extra doc visits.