Third trimester
Week 29 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a butternut squash. 11 weeks to go.
Your baby
Muscles and lungs continue to mature.
Your partner
Heartburn and shortness of breath are common.
What to do
Smaller, frequent meals can ease heartburn — help plan them.
Practical week-29 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 29
Muscles and lungs continue to mature. For your partner: heartburn and shortness of breath are common.
A note for the father at week 29
Smaller, frequent meals can ease heartburn — help plan them. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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