Sapna Mehta

Wait till the baby is born, then both your hands will ache from rocking them 24/7! But right now, left hand pain might just be from sleeping on that side. Tell your gynac at your next visit so they can check it.

Oh, I had terrible chapped lips throughout my third trimester! I started keeping a water bottle and a coconut oil jar right next to my bed. It slowly got better after I delivered.

My doctor explained that the best days are the 5 days leading up to ovulation and the day of ovulation itself. Sperm can survive inside for up to 5 days, but the egg only lives for 12-24 hours. You can use ovulation strips to track your LH surge for the most accurate timing.

I'm currently 6 weeks along! I tested 3 days after my spotting and got a faint line. Did any of you also feel mild cramping along with the spotting?

I totally understand how comforting it is to understand these things in our own mother tongue. In Kannada, pregnancy is called 'Garbhavastha' or 'Garbhadharane'. If you are feeling early symptoms like missed period or nausea, it is the most beautiful phase of life starting.