Snigdha Natarajan

I started feeling those tiny butterfly flutters around the 20th week, right before my anomaly scan. Since that scan is quite expensive along with the hospital advance registration fees, getting to feel those kicks made all that financial planning and saving feel totally worth it!

Yes dear, start applying it from the fourth month onwards for the best results. Focus on your belly, thighs, and lower back where the skin stretches the most. Apply it right after your shower to lock in the moisture.

Whenever negative thoughts started taking over, I would go for a 15-minute slow walk in the garden, which my doctor had permitted. Prenatal yoga stretches also helped me release physical and mental stress. Just check with your gynac first before starting any exercises.

I am also trying right now, and finding good ovulation tips is so important! Try searching for how to conceive in Tamil on YouTube, there are some really helpful videos by South Indian doctors.

When I was at my hospital, my senior doctor explained that elevated HCG without a normal pregnancy needs careful evaluation, as it could be an ectopic or chemical pregnancy. You should directly visit your gynac and get an ultrasound done to be absolutely sure. They will guide you best.