Pregnancy
The Practical Week 28 of Pregnancy Checklist
By week 28, anti-D is offered if you are rhesus negative and kick patterns become worth learning. a printable list that covers everything without the padding 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
The Science Behind Week 31 of Pregnancy
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Buying Guides
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Product Reviews
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Baby Food
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Baby Health
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Baby Care
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Pregnancy
The Practical Week 35 of Pregnancy Checklist
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Pregnancy
The Science Behind Week 38 of Pregnancy
By week 38, the baby has a firm grasp and continues to lay down fat for temperature control. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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