Third trimester
Week 28 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of an aubergine. 12 weeks to go.
Your baby
The baby can blink and is gaining weight steadily.
Your partner
Antenatal visits usually become more frequent now.
What to do
Sync the appointment schedule into your calendar.
Practical week-28 checklist for fathers
- Confirm a route to the hospital and check petrol in the car.
- Decide who you'll call when contractions start — make sure that person knows.
- Save your midwife's number and the hospital number on your phone today.
- Cook a few freezer meals so the first week home is easier.
What's actually happening at week 28
The baby can blink and is gaining weight steadily. For your partner: antenatal visits usually become more frequent now.
A note for the father at week 28
Sync the appointment schedule into your calendar. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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