Hi, i am 9 week 3 days pregnant i have had a scan and a healthy heart beat etc was found, i have not yet told my works do you think i should tell them now ?
2007-04-08 07:14:30 · 11 answers · asked by Amy M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I told my manager, and immediate work colleagues, as soon as I found out. This was because my job involved lifting bags of coins in and out of a safe, lifting till inserts, and stretching up high on a regular basis. i had o tell them so that I could avoid lifting etc. I would tell them now as they will need to do a risk assessment with you. If you don't want everyone knowing you could ask your boss to keep it to themselves.
2007-04-08 10:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations !. If you dont want to make an announcement to everyone till you are past the 12 week mark, I would advise your manager and tell them you dont want it public knowledge yet. Its better to let your employer know earliar incase anything happens also your employer has to fill in a risk assesment for you to see if any part of your job or working environment could cause a risk to you or your baby. I had to tell my work collegues from day one as I had all day sickness and could not hide it I was only 6 weeks at the time. But up to you but you should let your employer know. Hope all goes well
2007-04-08 07:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by Vicki B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to tell them until you are ready...but probably before you start to show. :) Wait a little longer if you need to 9 weeks isn't THAT far along. I waited until I was around 3 1/2 months.
2007-04-08 07:19:23 · answer #3 · answered by Logan and Ella's Mommy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Id wait till the second trimester(13 wks). Just to make sure that everything is good. There is no need to tell them too soon,
2007-04-08 07:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by kalebsmommy836 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had a bad miscarriage history.... i wouldnt tell anyone outside of my husband/partner until after i hit 13/14 weeks. just in case something happened i would have to have less people in my face and business.
CONGRATS ON YOUR PREGNANCY!
2007-04-08 07:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are comfortable telling people I would tell the people you work with. It might be nice to have that extra support if you have those not so great days and the excitment to share with others.
2007-04-08 07:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by Hilda C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I think its best to wait until atleast your 13th week. With my first pregnancy I didnt say anything until I was almost 5 months along. Congrats!!!!
2007-04-08 07:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by ShaRon d 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its completely up to you but i would at least tell your boss so that they can look out for you as you need to be taking extra care now your expecting and there may be certain jobs at work that your not allowed to do now.
your boss wouldn't tell anyone without your permission but its also a good idea in case anything happens to you whilst your at work or if you have a fall or something.
also make sure you take all your breaks if your in a standing job sit when you can.
congrats take care.
2007-04-08 07:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think you have to tell them when you get to about 12 weeks this was the case where i worked anyway
2007-04-12 05:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by kaye j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law, they can't treat you any different. They are obliged to give time off for antenatal appointments. However, it's easier if you're in a big company than a little one.
Personally, I'd tell, as most colleagues/managers would be pleased and supportive
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2007-04-08 07:20:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋