Vanita Tripathy

Mujhe yaad hai jab mera beta hone wala tha, I was reading all these heavy medical terms on the internet. Expulsion is literally just the pushing stage where your baby finally comes out. My toddler is running around now, and honestly, that phase feels like a lifetime ago—you will do great!

I had to be very careful with everything because of my gestational diabetes. Eno has sodium bicarbonate which can increase water retention and swelling, so it's not recommended in the third trimester. Ask your doctor for a safe alternative.

In our family, elders always say that eating dry fruits like cashews is very good for the baby's growth. I also confirmed with my doctor, and she said a small handful of plain, unsalted cashews daily is excellent for healthy fats. Just avoid the salted or fried ones if you can.

I had a few issues during my pregnancy, so I became extra careful about street food. If you are eating bhutta, please make sure it is roasted fresh right in front of you and eaten hot. Avoid any pre-cut or cold corn, and if you feel uneasy, ask your doctor.

MCA PI is a parameter measured during a Doppler scan to check blood flow to the baby's brain. My doctor checked this during my third trimester because of my low amniotic fluid. Don't worry, just show the report to your gynac and they will explain it nicely.