Revathi Thiagarajan

The waiting period is honestly the hardest part, every little cramp makes you wonder. For me, the metallic taste in my mouth started around 10 days after ovulation. Be gentle with yourself during this emotional wait.

I am O-negative, so I had to take the Anti-D injection around the 28th week and again after delivery. My sister-in-law is B-positive, and she never had to take it. It completely depends on your blood type, but your doctor will guide you best based on your tests.

Yes, white vinegar is safe in normal cooking or salads. I used to have it in my Chinese food when I was pregnant and had no issues at all while breastfeeding later.

Alcohol can negatively impact sperm shape and count, which can make the conception journey much more difficult. Going through IVF taught me how fragile the whole process is, so we both completely cut out alcohol to give our embryos the best chance. Please be gentle with yourselves, but do try to avoid it entirely.

I actually panicked when my MIL used it for tempering my dal, thinking it might cause a miscarriage! But my doctor told me a small amount in food is completely safe. Don't stress too much about small quantities.