Tanuja Maheshwari

I have heard from my married friends that eating a tiny bit of dark chocolate is actually quite safe and even helps with mood swings. I hope to experience those cravings myself very soon. You should definitely enjoy a little piece of it!

Medically, first-time moms usually feel movements (called quickening) between 18 to 22 weeks, while second-time moms might feel it slightly earlier. It also depends on your placenta position. If you don't feel anything even by week 24, just mention it to your gynac for a routine check-up.

I felt so confused by the weeks and months math when I was pregnant! But 40 weeks is basically 9 months and one week. When I finally hit 40 weeks and held my baby, all that counting and waiting felt so incredibly worth it.

Smoking is extremely dangerous because it restricts the essential oxygen and nutrients your baby needs to grow. Having faced pregnancy complications myself, I know how delicate this journey is. Please stay away from it and talk to your doctor immediately if you need help quitting.

Yes, it is totally fine in normal food amounts, like in your biryani or chai. Just don't start using clove supplements or oils without asking your doc. No need to overthink every single spice, honestly.