Sneha Parikh

Don't run to take Viks action 500 or any random cold tablets now, it's not safe in pregnancy. Stick to warm saline gargles and steam inhalation for quick relief. If the cold doesn't go away in 2-3 days, just call your doctor and get safe medicines.

Yes, bloating makes you feel very heavy early on. I saved a lot of money by not buying maternity clothes immediately, just used hair ties to extend my regular jeans. Make sure you plan your hospital packages early too, so you don't face unexpected costs later.

I asked the clinical chef at my maternity hospital, and they told me fully cooked crab is perfectly fine in the second trimester. Just strictly avoid raw or cold crab preparations.

Oh, the famous 'body heat' myth that our moms love to talk about! But jokes aside, spotting is something you should never ignore, especially if you're carrying. Better to be safe and call your gynac immediately instead of drinking coconut water to 'cool down'.

You don't need to buy those fancy, expensive gourmet salts to stay healthy during pregnancy and hike up your grocery budget. Regular iodized salt that we get in any local shop is actually best because iodine is crucial for the baby's brain development. Just keep the quantity normal so you don't face high blood pressure issues which can lead to expensive medical bills.