Tanushree Garg

Beta, a little imli in your food is fine for taste and helps with nausea. But don't eat too much raw tamarind, as it is very sour and can cause throat irritation or stomach upset.

It's 40 weeks in total! That is about 280 days from your last period date. It sounds like a long time but trust me, it flies by so fast before you know it!

My saas and mom always said to avoid lifting heavy buckets, bending too much, and eating hot foods like papaya or excess ginger. Honestly, keeping things simple and resting as much as possible in the first trimester is the best way.

Riding a scooter can be okay for very short, smooth lanes if your doctor permits, but generally it's best to avoid. Keeping your body safe from sudden jolts helps in a smooth, stress-free pregnancy. I walked mostly and had a very healthy normal delivery!

Holding my baby now, I still remember those initial weeks of waiting. Some feel symptoms by week 5, while others feel absolutely nothing till week 8, and both are completely normal. Your feelings of anxiety right now are so valid, hang in there.