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Week 4
Week 4 of pregnancy: what dads should do
You just found out
It's very early. Many couples find out around now, and it can feel unreal for a while.
3 things to do this week
- Take a breath and talk tonight about how you both feel, no plans yet
- Ask her when she'd like to call her provider to set up a first appointment
- Agree on who you'll tell for now and who waits
How to support her
Ask what would make this week easier for her, then do that thing.
For you
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Start freeGeneral education only, not medical advice. For anything about her health or the baby's, ask her care team.