Pregnancy
Week 3 of Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
By week 3, fertilisation happens and a single cell begins dividing as it travels down the fallopian tube. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
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The SA Baby editorial team researches, writes and fact-checks every guide on this site. We work from national health guidance, obstetric and paediatric bodies and peer-reviewed research, and we re-check health content on a rolling schedule.
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