Should You Publicly Announce Your Pregnancy?

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By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Nov 03, 08:25 pm

Announcing a pregnancy can be a fantastic experience and even more amazing with the support of your loved ones, per Pregnancy Birth Baby.

In today's digital era, social media is mainly used for almost every personal revelation; thus, using it for a pregnancy announcement seems like a no-brainer. While it's okay to share the news that way, you need to consider several things, such as the pros and cons, when is the right time to post it or make the announcement, and lastly, how do you do it?

Always remember that if you announce your pregnancy on social media, you may only have little control over who views it as the public announcement may draw substantial attention and personal stories which may or may not be wanted or invited.

When is the best time to announce pregnancy?

Choosing the right time to share the big news is very personal and varies from person to person. Therefore, there is no right answer as to when, as it's all about comfort. While there is no wrong or right time to announce the pregnancy, it would be a big help to consider several key factors before deciding.

Approximately 10- to 15 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriages, usually before 13 weeks gestation. Roughly 80 percent of such miscarriages happen in the first trimester. During the second trimester and before 20 weeks, the miscarriage rate immediately drops to 1-5 percent of pregnancies; thus, many pregnant people prefer to delay the news until this point. That said, numerous parents still can't wait to share the news, and that's perfectly okay.

When announcing, let your thoughts finally sink in that you are pregnant, and while the probability of miscarriage is not zero beyond 12 weeks, many still prefer to share or announce when the risk is not that high, Very Well Family says.

Letting others know may help ease the burden

Women experience different and various challenges, especially during pregnancy. Sharing the news with some loved ones may be helpful for some, but keeping the news to themselves might appear favorable as they think there would be no expectations from other people.

The first trimester of pregnancy may be difficult for some women due to fatigue, vomiting, other unpleasant symptoms, and nausea. Thus, letting several loved ones know may help ease the burden. Moreover, consider sharing the pregnancy news with your employer, especially when your job requires physical labor, which might be harmful and dangerous for you and your baby.

Announcing your pregnancy does not end with your loved ones, as the announcement has to go through different groups at different times. Thus, you may want to share this big news with a few close family members and then some friends before announcing it publicly on social media or telling your co-workers, per Healthline. When sharing the news on social media, expect that there will be some negative reactions.