Swapna Dutta

I felt so scared and emotional when I got a urine infection during my pregnancy because I didn't want it to affect my baby. I felt so relieved when my doctor explained it's very common and gave me a safe, mild medicine. Please see your doctor quickly so you can get relief soon!

I am not a medical expert so I can't tell you the exact scientific reason, but my own platelet count dropped slightly in my second trimester. My gynac monitored it closely and said it's gestational thrombocytopenia, which resolved on its own post-delivery. Just keep your doctor in the loop.

I was so terrified of this when we were trying to conceive! I kept thinking what if it disturbs the implantation process. But honestly, it is totally safe and natural, just try to stay relaxed and don't panic like I did.

In my experience, blood tests are the best because they show the exact hormone levels. It helped my doctor monitor my early pregnancy progress perfectly.

It feels like a dull ache or sensitivity, similar to how it feels right before your periods but much stronger. It's a great sign that your pregnancy hormones are working perfectly! Try wearing a soft sports bra without underwire.