Rohini Alva

Honestly, I just swallowed whatever horse-sized iron pills my doctor gave me! I don't remember the exact mg, but they are super important to avoid feeling like a zombie.

Oh God, I had crazy headaches in my first trimester, it is totally real. My gynac told me it's due to blood volume increasing, but she always checked my BP first. Try to drink lots of water and rest, but do tell your doc.

I totally understand how much you might want to visit your family during this beautiful time. Train travel can be very relaxing if your doctor permits it. Just take care of yourself, pack healthy home-cooked snacks, and travel with lots of love and care.

It's done when there is severe anemia or heavy bleeding, to quickly replenish blood levels. I always made sure to do mild walking to keep blood circulation active, but only after my doc allowed it. For medical procedures like transfusions, always clear your doubts directly with your obstetrician.

With my PCOS, I never knew if my symptoms were from my irregular periods or pregnancy. Actually, true pregnancy symptoms only start around 14 days after conception at the very earliest. Don't stress or guess too much, just wait and do a blood test if your cycle is delayed.