Dads' guide to pregnancy

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    Find out how your baby's developing, get tips on how to support your partner, and learn everything you need to know as a dad-to-be.

    One month

    Get tips on how to help your partner cope with early pregnancy symptoms, and learn the amazing ways your baby is developing.


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    Two months

    Get ready to see your baby for the first time at your ultrasound scan, and start thinking about how to share the good news with friends and family.


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    Three months

    Welcome to the second trimester! This is the perfect time to focus on your relationship with your partner, and perhaps take a mini-break.


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    Four months

    The second ultrasound scan is due this month. Not only is this another chance to see your baby, but you may even find out if you're carrying a boy or a girl.


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    Five months

    Your baby is now developed enough to hear your voice. Chatting to your partner's bump may feel strange at first, but it's a great way to start bonding with your baby.


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    Six months

    The third and final trimester starts here. The side-effects of pregnancy can really ramp up now, so your partner will need plenty of sympathy from you.


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    Seven months

    This is the perfect time to start attending antenatal classes, to learn all you need to know about the birth and how to care for your baby.


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    Eight months

    As your baby's due date begins to approach, learn when to go to the hospital, and get tips on how to be the perfect birth partner.


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    Nine months

    The countdown to the birth starts here! Get the lowdown on what to expect, including what happens if your partner goes overdue.


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