Vandana Bhat

I just delivered last month and had a terrible dry cough in my final trimester. Ginger tea with a spoonful of honey was my absolute savior, along with regular steam inhalation. It really soothed my throat without having to take heavy syrups.

Oh yes, I was basically a bundle of nerves and hormones for nine months! You worry about everything from childbirth to nursery colors, but trust me, once the baby comes, you'll be too tired to even think!

I couldn't stand the smell of milk because of my bad morning sickness, so I actually avoided kesar doodh in my first trimester. If you can digest it, it is known to help with sleep and digestion, but don't force yourself if you feel nauseous.

I had a very complicated pregnancy journey, so my advice is always to be 100% sure before putting anything in your mouth. Please do not take coral calcium without showing the bottle to your gynecologist first. Self-medicating during pregnancy is just too risky, even with supplements.

No, that's not how conception works at all, so you can relax. I remember reading up on this to stay stress-free so I could focus on my daily walks. Just keep your mind calm and don't overthink it.