Second trimester
Week 27 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a cabbage. 13 weeks to go.
Your baby
Brain activity increases; sleep-wake patterns emerge.
Your partner
End of the second trimester. Third-trimester planning begins.
What to do
Start a checklist for the months ahead — no rush, just a start.
Practical week-27 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 27
Brain activity increases; sleep-wake patterns emerge. For your partner: end of the second trimester. third-trimester planning begins.
A note for the father at week 27
Start a checklist for the months ahead — no rush, just a start. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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