Shreya Thakkar

First week is just calendar calculations, basically no real symptoms. My advice is to start taking folic acid after checking with your gynac if you haven't already. Don't waste time overanalyzing minor body changes right now.

I know how stressful it is to get a fever or pain during pregnancy, but don't worry. Paracetamol is generally considered the safest painkiller, but check the dose with your doctor first.

Honestly, just collect the first morning sample because it is the most concentrated. Don't drink too much water before sleeping or right before testing, otherwise the result might get diluted. I had gestational diabetes so I had to be very strict with all my test timings, same logic applies here.

Pls consult your gynac for thyroid issues. Only medicines prescribed by doctor can control this safely during pregnancy.

Yes, you can, provided your doctor has given the green light and there are no complications. Just like managing my gestational diabetes required staying active but careful, intimacy also requires being gentle and listening to your body's limits.