Shilpa Sachdeva

Beta, don't fill your mind with such bad gossip and fake news from the phone during this time. Listen to sweet music or read good books instead, it keeps the baby peaceful. You can have a warm cup of milk with cardamom if you are feeling restless.

I have heard from my married cousins that breast tenderness is indeed one of the most common early symptoms. It is comforting to know that so many women experience this naturally during their journey.

A missed period is the most reliable early sign, along with light cramping or breast tenderness. You can do a home urine pregnancy test on the day of your missed period or a couple of days later. For absolute confirmation, doctors suggest a beta hCG blood test.

Actually, this happens a lot because of hormones and baby pushing up. I had gestational diabetes and had to be very careful with what I eat, but this shortness of breath was a different struggle. Just eat small, light meals so your stomach isn't too full, and definitely tell your doctor about it.

Doctors usually count from the first day of your last period, and conception is roughly around 2 weeks after that during ovulation. My gynac figured it out exactly using the dating scan. That scan gives the most accurate timing.