Rucha Mukherjee

When you are carrying twins, you are always starving, so I practically lived on these protein bars! Just keep an eye on the sugar content though, some of them are quite heavy.

Figs are excellent during pregnancy. They helped me immensely with my low iron levels and kept my bowel movements smooth. Just eat 2-3 soaked figs daily, don't overeat as they can be quite warm for the body.

Yes, dry mouth is quite common due to hormonal shifts and increased blood flow in early stages. Keep some water or hydration drinks handy at your work desk and sip frequently. Don't overthink it, just take a pregnancy test if your period is late.

Try having warm water with honey and ginger, it really helps soothe the throat. But please don't take any market cough syrups directly. If the cough is severe or you have fever, see your doctor immediately.

Oh absolutely, folic acid is the most important thing! When I got my positive test, my doc started it immediately and I felt so much more secure knowing it protects the baby's brain development. I never missed a single dose during my first trimester.