Yamini Sundaram

Sleeping flat on your back in later months can restrict blood flow, which might cause dizziness and complicate things. We wanted to avoid any extra hospital visits or emergency scans that could ruin our budget, so I strictly trained myself to sleep on my side. Investing in just one good body pillow saved me from a lot of stress and medical bills!

Folic acid is very cheap and crucial. Don't wait for your first big gynac appointment, just call your doctor and start taking standard folic acid tablets right away.

Honestly, missing sweets was torture, but checking sugars became my full-time job. Focus on portion control and high-fiber foods; you can party with desserts after delivery like I did!

Looking back at my pregnancy days, I remember being confused about vaginal discharge too! But you definitely don't need a menstrual cup as periods stop. Just wear loose cotton panties and relax, this phase passes so fast.

When I was pregnant, the nutritionists at my hospital gave me a strict list of supplements to avoid, and exotic things like bee pollen were definitely on it. You should send a quick message to your gynac or the hospital diet team before taking any such thing.