Sulochana Solanki

Haan mere saath bhi yahi hua tha pure starting months me. Honestly, staying active with small walks after meals really helped release the gas. It didn't affect my normal delivery or anything, so keep a positive mind and eat small meals.

Ultrasounds estimate the baby's weight. In my case, baby weight was good but I had to go for a C-section due to other reasons. Scans are super helpful to guide doctors about delivery planning.

Mild cramping is common in the first trimester and usually lasts a couple of weeks, but it shouldn't affect your daily routine. If you find the pain is too severe or distracting, don't ignore it. Book a quick appointment with your doc to stay on the safe side.

Arre, don't stress too much about the tiger stripes and dark belly, you are a rockstar! Honestly, it starts fading on its own after a few months once hormones settle. Till then, just slather on some good old aloe vera gel or coconut oil and chill.

At 21 weeks, you are exactly 5 months and about a week pregnant. It's a good time to start planning your maternity leave with HR, as the weeks will start flying by now.