Reena Annamalai

Look, don't overcomplicate it. Just take your last period's starting date and count weeks from there, not months. Gynacs always talk in weeks, so get used to that.

Eat balanced meals with good fats like ghee and walnuts. I know trying to conceive can be emotionally exhausting, but keeping your body nourished and relaxed really helps.

My saas always insisted on giving me soaked walnuts every morning saying it keeps the body strong. It really is a simple and healthy home habit when you are planning.

I remember having stomach upset during pregnancy, but spotting is something that needs an immediate doctor's opinion. Call your gynac to be safe, don't worry but take action.

You can have well-cooked pork occasionally, but check with your doctor if you have other conditions like thyroid or high BP because of the sodium and fat content. Regular monitoring and discussion of your diet with your gynac is always helpful.