•What are the causes, risks, precautions and treatment for Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester?This is the condition where one may have bleeding. Platelet count is less, so the patient may have a miscarriage and sometimes the bleeding is so bad, that the patient can go in coagulation disorder. The causes for such a condition could be jaundice, hypertension, fever and viral infection. A very rare cause is hellp syndrome (pregnancy-induced hypertension). The risk is both for the mother and the baby. Most of the time, mortality is very high in the fetus. But timely management and good healthcare can help lower the problem. •Should one fear malignancy if breast nodules are observed in the first trimester of pregnancy?During pregnancy, one can have malignancy. It should be carefully investigated and should not be taken lightly. There is no certain time when it can happen. In fact, it can happen anytime during pregnancy.•What are the ways to avoid exacerbated weight gain during pregnancy without compromising nutritional requirements to baby and the mother? One must have the right kind of diet is recommended. The fact that one is pregnant should not be taken as an opportunity to ‘eat for two’. Balanced nutritional diet including carbohydrates, proteins and fats should be taken. Regular exercise and regular pre-natal check-ups by a gynaecologist should be had.•How long should Folic Acid/Pyridoxine & Vitamin-B12 be continued during pregnancy?For the first three months, to avoid any type of abnormality -especially the neural tube defect —Folic acid should be taken. In fact, while planning a pregnancy, every patient should start taking Folic Acid. It should be continued till the baby is completely formed, that is, till 12 weeks.•Is Chinese food dangerous for the baby and should be avoided during pregnancy? And what about chocolates and carbonated drinks at this time?Chinese food contains ajinomoto, which is not good for the mother or the baby. The latest research however, shows that chocolates, when eaten in small quantities, are not bad for the health of either. Carbonated drinks are better avoided because they contain sweeteners, which are not good.
