The pregnancy guide for first-time dads

You just found out you're going to be a dad. Here's your job this week.

No 300-page book. No guessing. Dad Bound gives you 3 things to do each week, from the positive test to 6 weeks home, texted to your phone. 2 minutes a week.

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Free through week 13. No card needed to start.

Sound familiar?

  • You want to step up, but you don't know what that looks like this week.
  • Everything you find online is written for her, not you.
  • You're excited and freaked out at the same time.

That's every first-time dad. You don't need to know it all. You need to know what to do next.

How it works

  1. Enter the due date. We work out what week you're in.
  2. Get 3 things to do. Every Monday: what's happening, what to do, how to support her, and something for you.
  3. Check them off. A quick Thursday check-in keeps you on track, plus an optional daily tip.
Sample: Week 6

Early days

Tiredness and queasiness are common for many people in these weeks.

3 things to do

  • Put the first appointment on your calendar and plan to be there
  • Add 3 of your own questions to the shared note
  • Clear your schedule a little so evenings are easier

Support her

Ask how she's sleeping and what would help her rest more.

You

It's normal to feel excited and freaked out at the same time.

See the full week-by-week guide ›

What you get

  • Every week covered: week 4 of pregnancy through 6 weeks home.
  • Checklists: first appointment questions, money and leave, your hospital bag, the first week home.
  • Texts: a Monday plan and a Thursday check-in, with an optional daily tip.
  • Your plan follows you: log in on any phone and pick up where you left off.

What the texts look like

Dad Bound Week 6: 1) Put the first appointment on your calendar and plan to be there 2) Add 3 of your own questions to the shared note 3) Clear your schedule a little so evenings are easier.
Dad Bound: Quick check-in. How many of this week's 3 things are done? Reply 0, 1, 2 or 3.
One price, whole journey
$39

The Full Journey Pass: every week from the positive test through 6 weeks home, all checklists, and the weekly texts. Pay once. No subscription. Weeks 4 to 13 are free.

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Questions

Is this medical advice?

No. It's general education for dads. Anything about her health or the baby's goes to her care team.

How much does it cost?

Free through week 13. After that, the Full Journey Pass is $39 once for every week through 6 weeks home. No subscription.

We just found out. Is it too early?

No. The plan starts at week 4, right around when most couples find out.

What if something goes wrong?

One tap in Settings stops all baby content and points you to support.

Can she buy it for me?

Yes. The gift option gives her a code to hand you or tuck in a card.

Do I need to download an app?

No. It runs in your phone's browser, and you can add it to your home screen.

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Start this week

Enter the due date and see your 3 things in under a minute.

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