Shreya Bhat

First sign is usually missing your period, along with bad nausea. Just buy a simple pregnancy test strip from the local chemist and test with your morning urine.

Best is to just read the 'Impression' section at the very end of the report. That has the main summary in simple words.

When I had a little spotting, my mother told me to lie down and rest. She said these initial days are very delicate. We tested after a couple of days and it was positive, so just stay resting at home right now.

I know the first trimester can be absolute hell if you have constant nausea. Just eat whatever you can tolerate, even if it is just dry toast or biscuits in bed before getting up. Don't force yourself to eat heavy meals, just stay hydrated and take it easy.

Since thyroid issues require constant monitoring, my gynac advised me to stay away from activities with a high fall risk like cycling. I stuck to regular walks and light yoga after checking my thyroid levels every month. Please consult your doctor before doing any heavy physical activity.