First trimester
Week 8 of pregnancy — a father's guide
The baby is the size of a raspberry. 32 weeks to go.
Your baby
Fingers, toes and major organs are forming.
Your partner
She may feel exhausted and queasy — this is normal and a sign things are developing.
What to do
Book the first antenatal appointment together if you haven't.
Practical week-8 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 8
Fingers, toes and major organs are forming. For your partner: she may feel exhausted and queasy — this is normal and a sign things are developing.
A note for the father at week 8
Book the first antenatal appointment together if you haven't. Pregnancy is hard work — your steadiness is the most valuable thing you can offer this week.
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