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Stage 01 · Pregnancy

Expecting

Nine months, and no manual for the dad side of it. Here's what to actually focus on — trimester by trimester — while your partner does the hard part.

This stage at a glance
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Expecting: A Dad's Guide · 4-part series
  • The first positive test
  • Picking a pediatrician
  • Building the registry
  • Packing the hospital bag
Expecting: A Dad's Guide

Start here, in order

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01
Part 1

Trimester one: what's actually happening

02
Part 2

The 20-week anatomy scan, explained

03
Part 3

Braxton Hicks vs. real contractions

04
Part 4

Building your birth plan together

Written Guide

Expecting: A Dad's Guide

Every video in this series, written out — for appointments, waiting rooms, and 2am research spirals.

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Money Moves for This Stage

Money Moves for This Stage

The financial moves worth making before the due date.

  • Term life insuranceMoney MovesWatch →
  • Adding baby to your insuranceMoney MovesWatch →
  • HSA/FSA for birth costsMoney MovesWatch →
Mindset & Connection for This Stage
You don't have to have this figured out yet. You just have to show up.
From the Phrase Library — for the nights the nerves win