Mother's Day 2023: Kareena Kapoor Khan recalls never shying away from shoots and vacations during both her pregnancies

Every year on the second Sunday of May, people all over the world take time to express their appreciation for their mothers and all that they do for their families. The path to motherhood is the least discussed, although it is the most important. The path to motherhood includes conception, labour, delivery, and the care of the mother in the days and weeks following the birth.

In her book, Pregnancy Bible, Kareena Kapoor Khan recalled her work-life juggling during pregnancy. She said that her mother-in-law, Sharmila Tagore, was also among the first to tell her that she had to keep working, even though she was pregnant. Sharmila told her to do what she wanted, but do it with confidence. After balancing family life with her acting career, the veteran actor is an example to follow. Both of Kareena's parents have encouraged her to pursue her goals, with her mom being an especially influential figure.

Kareena remembers two influential women in her life, her mother Babita and her mother-in-law Sharmila, and the guidance they gave her. As long as the woman's health and the advice of her doctor allow it, she should continue with her normal activities during her pregnancy. As a result, the actor figured, "Why not?" She jumped headfirst into not one but two pregnancies, and now her days are filled with these two little ones who make everything about her life feel equal parts chaotic, wonderful, exhausting, and fulfilling.

Reality hit during Jeh's pregnancy, which was much harder. Each of her pregnancies has been entirely unique. The nine months of Taimur's pregnancy felt like something out of a film. Jeh's pregnancy was a far tougher reality check. Staying focused and attentive to one's body's needs during pregnancy is crucial. Kareena says she continued working and travelling throughout her pregnancy.

However, she has taken a relaxed attitude towards both of her pregnancies, as all her goals have been met. If there's one thing she has had in common throughout her life, from working to taking vacations to doing a photo shoot for this book as her due date approached, it's determination.

Her guilty pleasures: although she did gain weight throughout her pregnancy, she is aware that many expectant mothers do not. But her physical make-up is unique; Kareena acquired exactly the amount of pregnancy weight she was happy with during both pregnancies. In retrospect, she believes she put on too much weight during her first pregnancy. The actor was too happy and delighted to care.

Cravings during pregnancy should be treated gently. Even if one indulges in ice cream and pizza once in a while, it is still important to maintain a healthy diet. Kareena talks about how she dealt with pregnancy-related hunger in her first and second trimesters.

Everybody has to get thrown off the bandwagon from time to time. In the second trimester of both pregnancies, the actor experienced a marked increase in her hunger. It's natural to get hungry every once in a while. One's appetite will likely return in the second trimester after being suppressed by nausea and morning sickness in the first. Mornings and the middle of the night are prime times for hunger pangs. The infant needs more milk as he or she continues to develop.