Trishna Taneja

I used to panic trying to calculate it perfectly, but honestly, doctors usually go by the first day of your last period anyway. If you know your exact ovulation date, just add 266 days to that. Don't worry, the ultrasound scan will give you a very accurate date later!

I had really bad gum sensitivity during my second trimester and used Colgate Sensitive regularly, which helped me a lot. But you should definitely mention any major tooth pain to your dentist.

I panicked so much when I accidentally ate a slice of pineapple pizza early in my pregnancy! But my gynac smiled and told me a small amount does absolutely no harm. Unless you are eating whole pineapples every day, you are totally fine, so don't stress!

Having PCOS made me extremely careful about my carbohydrate intake during pregnancy to avoid gestational diabetes. Kambu has a low glycemic index, so it is actually great for blood sugar control. Just don't overdo the portion sizes, and check with your doctor if you have any existing thyroid issues, as millets can sometimes affect that.

You can easily get a Beta hCG blood test done at any local lab like Lal PathLabs or Metropolis. You don't even need a fasting state for this test. It is the most accurate way to confirm a pregnancy early on.