When Should You Share the News?
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You are pregnant, congratulations! Now, when should you begin telling your family, friends, and co-workers? Each couple is different and while some may want to take some time to get used to the idea of pregnancy there are others that are interested in sharing the news with the world as quickly as possible. One thing is for sure and the support network you have will be there for you to support you throughout your pregnancy.
Early
One option is to share the news during the first trimester. Most women find out they are pregnant around the 4-6 week mark and take a couple weeks to relish in the news. Then, it’s fair game to let friends and family members in on the news. Of course, couples who have had problems with miscarriages may choose to wait longer than couples who have never been through a pregnancy.
After 3 Months
It is common for women to wait until after the first trimester to share the news. The reasoning behind this is that the risk of losing the baby is much lower after the 12 week mark and couples feel more comfortable sharing the news.
Surprise Everyone
Another option is to simply surprise everyone with the news. If you already have a child and people know you are thinking of having another it’s not uncommon for people to ask when you are thinking of the next one. So, to keep everyone off guard you may just dodge these questions and then one day post the news on your Facebook or announce the news in some other fun and exciting way.
The way you choose to tell family and friends the good news depends on your personality, and risk factors that may be present, and your general feeling about the pregnancy. Some people are more private while others are more open. There is no right or wrong way to share the news so do what feels good to you!
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