Preeti Rathore

It's such an exciting and anxious waiting period. Most moms start feeling changes around week 6, so just be gentle with yourself right now.

Even a small stomach upset should be handled carefully during pregnancy. Drink plenty of water and ORS, but my advice is to always check with your gynac before taking any medicines. Please get in touch with your doctor if it continues.

I am in my 2nd trimester now, but earlier I was tracking my ovulation day every month and felt so anxious. Did anyone else also feel super stressed during those trying-to-conceive days? How did you keep yourself calm?

Sabja is a very cheap and easy remedy for acidity, honestly. Instead of buying expensive cooling drinks, just soak half a spoon of sabja in ghar ka nimbu paani. It works wonders.

Fasting blood sugar is mostly controlled by your placenta's hormones, so don't blame yourself if it's high. A practical tip is to eat dinner early and have a small snack of complex carbs and protein (like whole-wheat toast with peanut butter) right before bed to prevent the dawn phenomenon. If your readings are consistently above 95, make sure to consult your doctor for medical management.