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.
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One month
Get tips on how to help your partner cope with early pregnancy symptoms, and learn the amazing ways your baby is developing.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
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.Fetal development this month:
Nine months
The countdown to the birth starts here! Get the lowdown on what to expect, including what happens if your partner goes overdue.Fetal development this month:
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