When is it safe to announce pregnancy ?
When to announce your pregnancy ?
Who should you tell first? How long is it best to wait? Our tips for a successful pregnancy announcement!
That's it, I'm pregnant, what a joy! The future dad of course, but also the parents and friends, are often the first to be informed. Normal, we can no longer hold back and we need and want to share this great news. Who is better placed than our loved ones to receive the good news?
On the other hand, we think carefully before warning the whole world: there is no hurry, and we protect ourselves a little from unpleasant surprises.
Who to tell? The announcement to the future father
Assuming he's not next to you staring at the pregnancy test, the dad is the first to be concerned by the good news!
So, whether you opt for the pair of cute little slippers, or the test placed on the pillow in the marital bed, always choose a quiet moment, wait until he's seated and receptive.
Announcing that you are pregnant to your parents and siblings…
Regarding your parents and in-laws, think that this news will be one of the very first memories related to your pregnancy. You might as well wait until the end (or the beginning) of a Sunday lunch, your mother will exclaim " I was sure, I thought you were all weird on the phone... ", your father will already imagine himself going fishing with his grandson. Emotion, emotion... You were a couple, you are becoming future parents, they, grandparents, a new family is going to be born.
Should you wait 3 months before announcing your baby's arrival? Why is this the best date?
It has long been said that it is better to wait until the end of the third month of pregnancy , or the first ultrasound scan to be exact, before telling everyone, as the risk of miscarriage is statistically higher during the first few months. This is not a question of superstition or respecting a tradition, but of knowing how to protect yourself: having to respond to all the kind people who regularly ask about you: " I lost the baby, for such and such a reason... " Difficult, painful...
On the other hand, follow your instinct: since your sweetheart knows you well, she will find it strange that you no longer drink a glass of wine, and that you are nauseous every other morning. She will unmask you with a " I was sure of it, I am so happy for you !"
But sometimes, we're so excited that we tell the whole world, including the baker! Yes, we do what we want of course!
Work: when to announce and declare your pregnancy to your employer?
It may be more pragmatic than relatives, but how does the announcement of your pregnancy to your boss work? Is there an obligation? Rest assured, the law does not oblige you to announce the happy event to your employer right away. On the other hand, it is important for the future mother to make a declaration of pregnancy as part of maternity leave . In addition, the sooner you declare your pregnancy to your employer, the sooner you will be able to benefit from the specific protections for pregnant women : no night work and flexible hours (in particular to facilitate mandatory medical examinations). It is generally considered that you must announce your pregnancy to your work before the third trimester of pregnancy . To do this, write a letter to your work with acknowledgment of receipt to have proof of sending it. As for colleagues, everything will depend on the relationship you have with them!
Facebook, Instagram… What announcement on social networks?
It's hard to ignore social media these days... While some pregnant women obviously don't announce the arrival of their baby on social media at all, when is the best time for those who want to? There is no specific date , but as with friends, we do what we feel! Most pregnant women wait until they have a nice round belly to announce the good news, with a superb baby bump!