Rashmi Saraf

I know how emotional any pregnancy news or doubt can be. Yes, a pregnancy can rarely happen after tubal ligation if the body heals itself. Please be very gentle with yourself, take a home test, and contact your doctor to guide you safely through this.

Beta, pure virgin coconut oil is very good for keeping the skin soft. Apply it gently on your belly twice a day. Just make sure not to scratch your skin when it itches, okay?

I panicked when I realized some of my daily medicines weren't safe for the baby! But honestly, doctors deal with this all the time and easily switch you to safer alternatives. Just consult your gynac right away and don't stop any medicine suddenly on your own.

Actually, IVF is a blessing for couples who face issues conceiving naturally. I'm currently pregnant and thinking of some friends who are planning to go for IVF soon. Does it require complete bed rest throughout the 9 months, or is it normal?

The first 12 weeks are vital as the baby's main systems form. During this delicate phase, I stopped my normal workouts and only did light walking, which my doctor allowed after checking my reports. Always check with your doctor before starting any movement in these early weeks.