Ratna Anand

A tight feeling in your stomach is very common in early pregnancy, mostly due to hormonal changes and bloating. Try to eat small, frequent meals and avoid gas-producing foods. If you feel any sharp pain, please consult your doctor.

These salt tests are just for fun and don't really work. Just buy a simple 50-rupee card test from the medical store, it’s cheap and gives the correct result.

For mild cough or cold, I always prefer safe home tips like doing salt water gargles twice a day or taking steam. Karpuravalli is a traditional remedy, but since you are pregnant, don't ingest any herbs without asking your doctor first. If your cold is severe or you run a fever, go to your gynac immediately.

Look, a sprinkle of black sesame on your salad or bread is perfectly fine. Just don't go eating whole laddoos in your first trimester. Keep it moderate.

Arey, don't worry about the loose skin right now, your body did an amazing job! I am currently busy enjoying all my post-pregnancy food cravings and ignoring the tummy flab completely, haha. We can always join a gym later, for now just eat well and cuddle your baby!