Poonam Mahajan

The best way is to do a blood test or simple urine test first, then see a doctor. I have thyroid issues so my cycles were always irregular and confusing. Regular gynac follow-ups are honestly the safest way to be 100% sure.

From what I've seen, most women feel proper kicks around the 5th month, though earlier it just feels like gas bubbles or flutters. The position of your placenta (like an anterior placenta) can also cushion the kicks, making them harder to feel early on. Don't worry if it takes until 22 weeks, but do track movements daily once they start.

It is simply the measurement of the little thigh bone to monitor how your baby is developing. After my IVF journey, every single term on the report used to make me lose sleep. Please try to stay calm, trust your doctor, and know that your little one is growing beautifully.

Honestly, pregnancy is full of weird surprises, but yes, having both is a rare condition called heterotopic pregnancy. Don't start overthinking and googling symptoms while losing sleep like I do. Just get an ultrasound done, your gynac will tell you exactly what's going on!

Yaar, it actually sounds super scary but it's really not! They just use a thin lubricated probe internally to get a closer look at the tiny embryo. It's totally safe for the baby, so don't stress about it.