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 1 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
Week 1
The Starting Line
Week 2
The Spark
Week 3
The Quiet Week
Week 4🫛 Poppy Seed
The Positive Test
Week 5🫘 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🟣 Fig
The Fig
Week 12🍑 Plum
The Safe Zone
Week 13🍋 Lemon
The Vocal Cords
Second Trimester
Weeks 14–27
Week 14🍊 Navel Orange
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🎃 Spaghetti Squash
The Grip
Week 23🏈 Football
The Hearing
Week 24🌽 Ear of Corn
Viability Week
Week 25🥔 Rutabaga
The Fat Stores
Week 26🧅 Scallion
The Eye Opener
Week 27🥦 Cauliflower
The Brain Wave
Third Trimester
Weeks 28–40
Week 28🍆 Eggplant
The Third Trimester
Week 29🎃 Butternut Squash
The Thermostat
Week 30🎳 Bowling Pin
The Memory Foam
Week 31🥥 Coconut
The Senses
Week 32🥔 Jicama
The Practice Breaths
Week 33🍍 Pineapple
The Immune Transfer
Week 34🍈 Cantaloupe
The Descent
Week 35🍈 Honeydew Melon
The Rapid Gain
Week 36🥭 Papaya
The Drop
Week 37🥬 Romaine Lettuce
Early Term
Week 38🥬 Leek
The Hand Grip
Week 39🍉 Watermelon
Full Term
Week 40🎃 Small Pumpkin
The Arrival
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