First trimester
Week 11 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a lime. 29 weeks to go.
Your baby
The baby can move, though you can't feel it yet.
Your partner
Energy may start to return for some as the first trimester nears its end.
What to do
Note questions for the upcoming dating scan.
Practical week-11 checklist for fathers
- Make sure folic acid is part of her daily routine.
- Book or confirm the next antenatal visit — go with her if you can.
- Cover early mornings or late nights so she can sleep through nausea and fatigue.
- Keep bland snacks and cold water within easy reach.
What's actually happening at week 11
The baby can move, though you can't feel it yet. For your partner: energy may start to return for some as the first trimester nears its end.
A note for the father at week 11
Note questions for the upcoming dating scan. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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