Second trimester
Week 25 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a cauliflower. 15 weeks to go.
Your baby
The baby is filling out and responding to sound and light.
Your partner
Blood volume is up — tiredness and breathlessness can return.
What to do
Make rest easy: handle errands and let her nap guilt-free.
Practical week-25 checklist for fathers
- Plan a couples' day out — energy often returns in the second trimester.
- Start a baby budget together. Even a small monthly amount adds up.
- Research antenatal classes you can attend together.
- Be present when she takes your hand to her belly — those first kicks are the memory.
What's actually happening at week 25
The baby is filling out and responding to sound and light. For your partner: blood volume is up — tiredness and breathlessness can return.
A note for the father at week 25
Make rest easy: handle errands and let her nap guilt-free. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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