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Dad GuidesDec 31, 2025

Week 20: The Anatomy Scan

You're halfway there. Week 20 brings the anatomy scan—the most comprehensive ultrasound of the pregnancy. This is the appointment where specialists check every organ system and you can find out the se...

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Dec 31, 2025

Week 16: The Quickening

Week 16 marks your entry into the sweet spot of pregnancy. Morning sickness is fading, energy is returning, and your baby is big enough that your partner might feel the first tiny movements—though it'...

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Dad GuidesDec 31, 2025

Week 24: Viability Week

Week 24 is a medical milestone: viability. If your baby were born today, modern medicine would give them a fighting chance—about 40-70% survival rates with intensive intervention. No one wants to thin...

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Dad GuidesDec 31, 2025

Week 22: The Nursery Project

Week 22 is in the project management sweet spot—your partner still has mobility and energy, but the deadline is close enough to feel real. If you're going to paint, assemble, or reorganize, do it now....

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Dad GuidesDec 31, 2025

Week 27: Third Trimester Prep

Week 27 is the final week of the second trimester. This is your last chance to operate in the "honeymoon phase" before the third trimester brings escalating discomfort and urgency. Time to finalize, c...

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