Yukti Taneja

Mine started very early in the first trimester, around week 7. Make sure you get your routine urine tests done during your regular doctor checkups because frequent urination is normal, but burning or pain could mean a UTI which needs immediate treatment.

Oh my god, I used to overthink every little thing like this too and drive myself crazy! Don't worry, it cannot cause pregnancy because the passages are completely separate. But if you are super anxious, maybe take a test to calm your mind.

Because of my GD, I had to eat very clean, which actually helped protect my gallbladder too. Keep your fat intake moderate, focus on lean proteins, and never skip breakfast as prolonged fasting can cause issues.

From a practical side, it's best to tell your husband and doctor first, obviously. For family and employers, waiting until the 12-week scan is a smart move because that's when the miscarriage risk drops significantly. Just keep it simple and share when you feel ready.

Technically only one sperm fertilizes the egg, but practically, semen needs to have millions of active sperms. Most of them get destroyed on the way, so a high sperm count definitely increases the chances of pregnancy.