Pregnancy
Week 2 of Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
By week 2, the uterine lining thickens and the dominant follicle matures ready for release. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
Nomsa Dlamini, RM
Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews SA Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
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Pregnancy
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Buying Guides
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