{"id":10140,"date":"2021-02-22T08:52:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T13:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10140\/telling-friends-family-about-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T13:40:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T18:40:24","slug":"telling-friends-family-about-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10140\/telling-friends-family-about-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Telling family and friends about your pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You’re absolutely thrilled when you see that positive pregnancy test. But who do you tell? How long should you wait? And what are some cute ways to reveal you\u2019ve got a bun in the oven?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no perfect time for every family<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Deciding when to share the news with family and friends varies so much from culture to culture. In many areas, people are encouraged to wait until they have confirmation from their medical provider, until they\u2019ve completed their first ultrasound, or even until they\u2019re into the second trimester. But there can be so many positive reasons to share the news early in pregnancy, and no one can support you until they know what you\u2019re up to! Share your news with your inner circle when you\u2019re ready, and chat with them about what timing is best for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical needs also play a big role. If you\u2019re suffering through hyperemesis or have had multiple losses in the past, your decision-making process will be impacted. You may want to relish this small secret for longer than you\u2019d initially thought or shout it from the rooftops. We\u2019re here to tell you that you won\u2019t get this wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telling your boss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Every workplace is unique. It\u2019s so hard to predict how sharing information about your pregnancy will affect your work environment. With many people now working from home, hiding the news can be fairly simple! But one thing’s for sure. Pregnancy is a protected \u201cclass\u201d and you can\u2019t legally be discriminated against once your employer is aware of your pregnancy. You also can\u2019t request accommodations or support without disclosing the news to higher-ups. You get to decide how much discretion you\u2019d like or need at work, but there is no hard and fast rule that you need to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun ways to reveal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n