Vanita Subramaniam

Physiological changes are your body's way of adapting, like blood pressure drops in the second trimester and lung capacity shifting. While these are normal, it's always best to discuss these shifts with your doctor during your regular checkups.

Totally normal. It's basically your blood volume doubling up to support the baby, so you feel your own pulse much more clearly in the uterus area. Unless you have severe pain or bleeding, there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

Yes, pregnancy happens when fertilization takes place during your ovulation period. Track your fertile window for the best chances.

I'm still pregnant but already planning my recovery, haha! I've heard eating high-protein foods and keeping the skin moisturized with coconut oil helps, so I'll stick to my healthy snacks and oils.

It's basically a plaster mold of your pregnant bump done around the 35th week. Just make sure to apply a thick layer of Vaseline first so the plaster doesn't stick to your skin.