Third trimester
Week 31 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a coconut. 9 weeks to go.
Your baby
Rapid brain development; the baby can turn its head.
Your partner
Braxton-Hicks (practice) tightenings may appear.
What to do
Learn the difference between practice tightenings and real labour signs.
Practical week-31 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 31
Rapid brain development; the baby can turn its head. For your partner: braxton-hicks (practice) tightenings may appear.
A note for the father at week 31
Learn the difference between practice tightenings and real labour signs. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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