Suchitra Palaniswamy

This is a highly medical question and ectopic issues can get very serious quickly. Even if an ovary is removed, pregnancy can implant in the tube or surrounding areas. Please book an appointment with your gynac right away to get a scan.

Clinically, testing on or after the day of your missed period is ideal because hCG levels double every 48 hours. If you test early and get a negative, don't lose heart, just test again after a few days.

When I was tracking my gestational diabetes, keeping an exact count of my weeks was super important to monitor my diet plan. You calculate it from the start of your last period. Make sure you discuss your exact week with your doctor so your diet and scans are perfectly timed.

We found that having intercourse every other day during the ovulation window worked perfectly for us. It keeps things natural and gives the sperm time to regenerate too.

Yes, chikoo is very good for energy and keeping constipation away. I had it often during my third trimester. It really helped keep my digestion smooth, which made my post-C-section recovery a bit easier too.