Shveta Salve: My husband applies oil on my belly

Shveta Salve is glowing with happiness these days. The actress, who walked the ramp at a recently held fashion show for pregnant moms (Watch Shveta Salve & Carol Gracias walking the ramp sporting their baby bumps, May 7), spoke to SpotboyE exclusively about her pregnancy. Excerpts...

You will soon be a mommy. How does it feel?
I am feeling big and round. Pregnancy is a wonderful journey that should be cherished and rejoiced.

Are you getting pampered by your husband Hermit (Sethi) and in-laws?
My husband loves to pamper me. He makes midnight snacks when I feel like eating something. He also applies oil on my belly. My mom, my in-laws and friends are all extremely happy.



Hermit must be on cloud nine...
(Laughs) He is becoming fatter with me. He eats as much as I eat and says, ‘With you, I am also getting pregnant’.

Have you thought of any names for the baby?
We both want a meaningful name, which will portray our thoughts and feelings towards our child. We are not particular about any alphabets. We just want the meaning to be right and the feelings to be true. Nothing has been finalised, though.

What was your first thought when you first got to know that you are expecting?
I don’t know. It was very new to me, I was confused. I kept thinking how good or bad I am going to be at it. But as you embrace it and take each day as it comes, you get used to it and start to enjoy the journey.



How are you preparing yourself?
I am an avid reader. The first thing I got myself was a book on pregnancy. But today, everything is available on your smartphone. I follow quite a lot of apps like Sprout and What To Expect. They are very convenient as you can monitor your pregnancy. You’ll also get your queries answered and so, are very helpful for first-timers. They are educative and ease away the tensions.

What food cravings do you have?
I didn’t have much food cravings, but of late, I have been craving for chocolates. It’s strange because, I don’t like chocolates much. Also, I just want to eat home-cooked vegetarian food.

You have been sharing a lot of bikini pics with your baby bump...  
If I were uncomfortable, I wouldn’t have done that. I believe in being comfortable, it doesn’t matter to me what I am wearing. Every woman should embrace and celebrate her pregnancy. Motherhood is the most beautiful phase in a woman’s life, but a lot of mothers-to-be usually shy away. No one should be inhibited about it.



What tips do you have for to-be moms?
Enjoy every bit of your pregnancy. It’s 9 months of celebration, stop seeing pregnancy as a handicap. Don’t stop doing things which you love. Smile and enjoy the glow.

Will we get to see you back on TV?
I won’t be back the minute I pop. I need to give my little one some time. I need to decide when I am ready for it --- but I will definitely be back.


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