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.
By week 1, your body is still finishing the cycle that will release this month’s egg, so week one is counted before conception has happened. the version nobody explains before you need…
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By week 4, the blastocyst implants in the uterine lining and hCG production begins, which is what a pregnancy test detects. how the answer changes as your child grows for expectant parents.
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Bedtime battles usually mean the wake window is wrong or autonomy needs an outlet. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Side-opening cribs make night feeds easier while keeping a separate sleep surface. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents planning purchases.
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Side-opening cribs make night feeds easier while keeping a separate sleep surface. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents choosing baby gear.
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Crying peaks around six weeks and reduces markedly by four months. specific jobs the people around you can take on for new parents.
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By week 8, fingers and toes are forming as webbed paddles and the embryo starts making small spontaneous movements. the version nobody explains before you need it for expectant parents.
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By week 11, the fetus can hiccup, and tooth buds and nail beds are forming. how the answer changes as your child grows for expectant parents.
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Rolling, sitting, crawling, cruising and walking cluster into predictable windows with wide normal ranges. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents of babies and toddlers.
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An adjustable footrest and removable, dishwasher-safe tray matter most day to day. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read