How long should a woman wait to tell friends and family that she's pregnant?

Question

My family will be fine I just want to know when it's safe to tell I'm only 7 weeks is that 2 early?

Answer 1

Many people wait until after the first trimester (three months), because after that point the risk of miscarriage is lessened, but most people should tell their friends and family when they are ready and feel comfortable...just don't wait until the last minute.

Answer 2

some people wait until the 3rd month (12 weeks) but I told my family at 7 weeks pregnant and they were so happy that they could be part of the entire pregnancy. So the real answer is whenever you feel you want to.

Some women wait because theyre afraid of miscarriage. If your family is supportive you'd probably want them to know so they can comfort you if the unthinkable happens. I figured this was my first pregnancy and I was going to tell everyone because honestly, i needed the advice :) The only downside i can see is if you do lose the baby you might have a ton of people asking how the baby is. That can hurt. But its never good to focus on the downside. Its in God's hands anyway (or whatever diety you believe in).

Good luck and Best Regards.

Answer 3

some people wait until they are about 12 weeks to tell others. this is mainly because once you reach the 12 weeks mark the risk of miscarriage drops dramatically. I think the whole idea is if the unthinkable happened it would be really hard to break the news to excited friends and family. You can tell your family and friends anytime you want. theres no rules, I just wanted to let you know why people wait. I waited with the first two but never had a miscarriage. With my thrid I didn't know myself until I was about 8 weeks. I told everyone right away. I'm glad I told everyone sooner. I liked the support

Answer 4

There is no set guideline - whatever you feel comfortable with is what you "should" do. :)

As others have said, many people wait to share the big news until after the first trimester (after the greatest risk of miscarriage is over).

My husband and I told everyone closest to us (family and friends) right away with both of our children...we never could have kept such a great secret for so long! But I certainly understand why some people would prefer to hold off on sharing the big news.

Answer 5

A lot of women I know regretted telling people really early, because they were bored with her pregnancy by the time she was 6 months pregnant! My family has a history of being nonsupportive, so I wouldn't tell mine until I had to get maternity clothing!

However, don't let this deter you! Plenty more enjoyed sharing the news with really close friends and family right away and then told EVERYBODY when they couldn't stand it any longer.

Answer 6

After the first trimester (12 weeks) is typical & traditional b/c the chances of a miscarriage is greater before that point. However, it's up to each person.

I told my mom the day I found out. The extended family will not be told until after 12 weeks.

Answer 7

I told my family soon after I found out- when I was about 6 weeks along. I think it's best to wait till 12 weeks to tell most friends if you can hold out that long.

Answer 8

The guideline most women follow is when they are out of the 1st trimester, it's okay to tell. This is because if you tell people earlier and then have a miscarriage, it might be harder for you since everyone knows you were pregnant to begin with. I would say 12-13 wks because that's the end of your 1st trimester. But do what feels right to you.

Answer 9

It depends on your age and circumstances. I had my first at 37 yrs old. I waited till I was 5 months pregnant - and after the amnio test - before I told my coworkers and my parents/inlaws. I was so scared of something being wrong with the amnio and I just didnt want everyone I know getting involved in my personal decisions - so I waited till the test result came back clear.

Answer 10

wait till you are 12 weeks. i just lost a baby the 2nd of June. i was 9 weeks and we didn't tell anyone. I'm very glad we didn't. i cant imagine going through all that for someone to walk up and congratulate me i couldn't take it. i called my mom and told her that night and we told other ppl what had happened when we felt up to talking about it. with my son i wanted to tell only my close friends and family until the 12 week mark but when i told my mom and sister within 30 minutes of them knowing they told a bunch of ppl some i didn't even know. after that we just told everyone sense i didn't want ppl we weren't that close to to feel like they were intentionally left out.