Shailaja Patnaik

I had severe fatigue and nerve tingling due to low B12 during my pregnancy, which led to other complications. Please don't take it lightly. Get your blood work done and follow your doctor's advice on shots or pills strictly.

Yes, it is very common due to hormonal pigmentation, and sometimes insulin resistance can also make skin creases look darker. Just keep sharing these changes with your doctor at your regular checkups to stay safe.

That's quite a different question for this group! If I remember correctly, the poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal first conceived the idea of a separate state in his 1930 speech. I'm still recovering from my C-section and can barely remember where I kept my baby's diaper, but hope this history tidbit helps you!

I can't speak for everyone, but in my case, I felt incredibly exhausted and had mild lower back pain about a week before my period was actually due.

You can have a light cup of coffee, but try not to make it too strong as it can cause acidity in early pregnancy. I shifted to light ginger tea or warm milk with cardamom for a natural energy boost. If you ever feel severe nausea or heart palpitations, check with your doc.