Snigdha Dey

I am currently planning my pregnancy and I love painting too! It's so good to know watercolors are safe because I was worried about chemical exposure. I'll definitely keep painting as a stress-buster when my time comes!

Checking immediately after sex won't show anything because implantation takes time. Practically speaking, wait till the day of your missed period to take a home test, otherwise you are just wasting time and money.

Generally travel is okay, but early pregnancy makes you tired and you need to watch your meals. If you are traveling, make sure you carry healthy snacks and avoid outside junk food to keep your sugar levels stable.

My mother-in-law advised me to eat a lot of ghee and traditional greens before planning. While that is good, I also visited my doctor to get my vitamin D and B12 levels checked, which is very important for a healthy pregnancy.

Since I had a high-risk pregnancy with multiple complications, I realized that keeping myself stress-free was the most important thing. Just follow all your doctor's instructions carefully and don't take any physical stress. A healthy, monitored pregnancy leads to a happy baby.