Mother-to-be Ileana D'Cruz got candid about her pregnancy journey in a question-answer session on Friday, opening up about weight gain, mental health and her weirdest pregnancy cravings.

Describing her journey so far as “humbling”, the 36-year-old admitted that gaining weight during the process affected her mental health to an extent in reply to a question about how she felt about the sudden weight gain.

"Ok so this question would initially really trigger me. And I think it's because so many people comment on your weight when you're having a baby. It doesn't help when you go to your doctor checkups and they have to weigh you in every time so it's consistently on your mind. Let me just say I've loved how my body has changed these past few months,” she wrote on her Instagram stories.

The actress, who announced her pregnancy on April 18 this year, had previously been trolled on social media over her weight gain while she was on a break from work.

On a lighter note, The Barfi! actress revealed that her weirdest pregnancy cravings are “mini carrots straight out of the bag”.

"It's such a miraculous, wondrous humbling journey. And yes I'm human and there are days I don't feel great. But I have an amazing support system and people that love me and remind me that I am making a literal little human inside me! So 'weight' does not matter. Don't go by what the 'ideal amount of weight gain' should be during your pregnancy. Stay as happy as you can. As healthy as you can. And listen to your body! Do what feels right to you," she wrote during the session on Instagram.

Ileana also talked about how she felt when she heard the heartbeat of her baby for the first time. "One of the most beautiful moments I have ever experienced. I can't even describe how overwhelmed I was. There were tears and happiness and so much relief and joy. A massive surge of love for a tiny seed that was going to be a full-grown baby soon.”

Responding to a question on the possibility of a Barfi! sequel, the actress said, "Barfi was and I think will always be so special to me. And what makes it that much more special is that there is just one Barfi. But the opportunity to come together and create another film and story as special - I'd love that.”

Ileana said that she also has a project coming up and she can't wait for everyone to see it.