Pooja Khandelwal

Yaar, actually it is strictly illegal to check or predict the baby's gender in India under the PCPNDT Act. People tell you all those old wives' tales about belly shape or morning sickness, but honestly, they are all myths! Just hope for a healthy baby, that is what matters the most.

While home tests are usually accurate 14 days after intercourse, the safest way to confirm is always through a doctor's checkup. If you get a faint line or miss your period, please consult your gynac for a blood test.

I know how those sudden cravings for tangy things like wood apple (bael) can be so strong! It is safe in very small quantities to help with constipation, but please don't overeat it as it can cause body heat.

Omg I had this exact same fear in my second trimester because my bump wasn't showing much. I literally cried before my scan, but my gynac showed me everything was perfectly normal. Some babies just grow in spurts, so don't stress yourself out unnecessarily.

Count from the first day of your last period, due date is about 40 weeks from there. If your cycle is irregular, the early scan gives a more accurate date. My EDD shifted slightly after the scan both times.