The Dad Center
FeaturesHow It WorksPricingBlog
Pregnancy Week GuideVideosBudget GuideChecklistsDad TipsAboutFAQPrivacy
Log InGet Started Free
FeaturesHow It WorksPricingBlog
Resources
Pregnancy Week GuideVideosBudget GuideChecklistsDad TipsAboutFAQPrivacy
Theme
Log InGet Started Free

Loading...

The Dad Center

The operating system for modern fatherhood. Built by dads, for dads who refuse to wing it.

Coming soon to iOS & Android

Product

  • Features
  • Pricing
  • Blog
  • Pregnancy Week Guide
  • Videos
  • Budget Guide
  • Checklists
  • Dad Tips

Company

  • About
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Support

  • Contact

Get weekly dad tips

Practical advice for expecting and new dads — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

The Dad Center provides general pregnancy and parenting information for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with questions about medical conditions.

© 2026 The Dad Center. All rights reserved.

Made with love for dads everywhere

Pregnancy Week Guide

Pregnancy Week by Week — for Dads

A no-fluff, week-by-week guide to what's happening with the baby, what your partner is going through, and what to actually focus on as a dad. Weeks 4 through 40 — all free, no signup required.

Medical Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Browse by Trimester

First Trimester

Weeks 1–13

View guide

Second Trimester

Weeks 14–27

View guide

Third Trimester

Weeks 28–40

View guide

First Trimester

Weeks 1–13

Full guide
Week 1

The Starting Line

Week 2

The Spark

Week 3

The Quiet Week

Week 4🫛 Poppy Seed

The Positive Test

Week 5

Want this personalized to your due date?

Get every week tailored to your timeline, plus task lists, partner sync, budget tracking, and the “from the trenches” field notes from real dads.

Start Free

Get weekly dad tips

Practical advice for expecting and new dads — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🫘 Sesame Seed

The Circulatory System

Week 6🫘 Lentil

The Facial Features

Week 7🫐 Blueberry

The Limb Buds

Week 8🍇 Raspberry

The Raspberry

Week 9🍒 Cherry

The Muscle Era

Week 10🍓 Strawberry

The Strawberry

Week 11🍋‍🟩 Lime

The Fig

Week 12🍑 Plum

The Safe Zone

Week 13🍋 Lemon

The Vocal Cords

Second Trimester

Weeks 14–27

Full guide
Week 14🍑 Peach

The Second Trimester

Week 15🍎 Apple

The Light Sensor

Week 16🥑 Avocado

The Quickening

Week 17🍐 Pear

The Skeleton

Week 18🫑 Bell Pepper

The Ears

Week 19🥭 Mango

The Vernix

Week 20🍌 Banana

The Anatomy Audit

Week 21🥕 Carrot

The Digestion

Week 22🥭 Papaya

The Grip

Week 23🍊 Grapefruit

The Hearing

Week 24🍈 Cantaloupe

Viability Week

Week 25🥬 Cauliflower

The Fat Stores

Week 26🥬 Lettuce

The Eye Opener

Week 27🥬 Cabbage

The Brain Wave

Third Trimester

Weeks 28–40

Full guide
Week 28🍆 Eggplant

The Third Trimester

Week 29🎃 Butternut Squash

The Thermostat

Week 30🥥 Coconut

The Memory Foam

Week 31🍍 Pineapple

The Senses

Week 32🎃 Squash

The Practice Breaths

Week 33🥬 Celery

The Immune Transfer

Week 34🍈 Cantaloupe

The Descent

Week 35🍈 Honeydew

The Rapid Gain

Week 36🥬 Romaine Lettuce

The Drop

Week 37🥬 Swiss Chard

Early Term

Week 38🥬 Leek

The Hand Grip

Week 39🍉 Watermelon

Full Term

Week 40🎃 Pumpkin

The Arrival