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Week 4: Dad's Guide

First Trimester • Baby is the size of a a sim card chip

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👶 Baby Update

Size: A SIM card chip

The embryo has implanted and is now producing HCG — the hormone pregnancy tests detect. The placenta is starting to form. Baby is developing three cell layers that will become all organs and body parts.

💕 What She's Going Through

Missed period (the first real sign). Possibly sore breasts, fatigue, mild nausea, or frequent urination. Many women feel totally normal.

💪 What You Should Do This Week

  • If she missed her period, suggest a home pregnancy test (first morning urine is most accurate)
  • If positive, celebrate together — then keep it between you two until she's ready to share
  • Start researching OB-GYNs or midwives in your network

🚫 Don't Say This

Should we tell everyone?!

Let her decide the timeline. Most couples wait until 12 weeks due to first-trimester miscarriage risk.

🛒 Gear Tip

Buy a few extra pregnancy tests. She'll want to take more than one. Trust us.

🧠 Dad Hack

Write down the date of her last period — every doctor will ask for it. It's how they calculate the due date.

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