First trimester
Week 5 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a sesame seed. 35 weeks to go.
Your baby
The neural tube — the basis of the brain and spine — is forming.
Your partner
Early hormones can bring tiredness and tender breasts.
What to do
Help her rest. Take on a chore or two without being asked.
Practical week-5 checklist for fathers
- Make sure folic acid is part of her daily routine.
- Book or confirm the next antenatal visit — go with her if you can.
- Cover early mornings or late nights so she can sleep through nausea and fatigue.
- Keep bland snacks and cold water within easy reach.
What's actually happening at week 5
The neural tube — the basis of the brain and spine — is forming. For your partner: early hormones can bring tiredness and tender breasts.
A note for the father at week 5
Help her rest. Take on a chore or two without being asked. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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