Q&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

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🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Pregnancy is an exciting and life-changing time, but it can also bring uncertainty about how it will impact your career. For many expecting moms, sharing the news with an employer can feel nerve-racking. Deciding when to make that announcement is a personal choice, and the right timing is different for everyone. In this episode, we talk about what to consider when deciding how and when to tell your employer you are pregnant. From general timing guidelines and legal rights to workplace dynamics and career implications, we cover everything you need to feel more confident. Whether you are in a demanding role, managing symptoms, or simply unsure how to start the conversation, this episode offers practical guidance to help you navigate the process.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Martin.
0:10.5	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast. In today's episode, we're talking about
0:17.8	deciding when to share your pregnancy at work.
0:22.2	Pregnancy is such an exciting and life-changing time, but it can also bring uncertainty about how it will impact your career.
0:31.4	For a lot of expecting moms, sharing this news with your employer can be a little bit nerve-wracking.
0:38.5	Deciding when to make this announcement is really a personal choice, and the right timing is
0:44.0	different for everyone. In this episode, we'll talk about what to consider when deciding how
0:49.8	and when to tell your employer that you're pregnant, from general timing guidelines and legal
0:55.5	rights to workplace dynamics and career implications. We'll cover everything you need to know
1:01.9	to make you feel more confident, whether you're in a demanding role, you're managing pregnancy
1:07.5	symptoms at work, or you're simply unsure how to start the conversation.
1:13.8	You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at
1:19.4	Pregnancy Podcast.com slash work.
1:24.5	You are currently listening to the public feed of the podcast, which gives you access to
1:30.2	add supported content for the last year. Become a pregnancy podcast premium member to access every
1:38.2	single episode of the podcast that includes hundreds of episodes exclusively available to premium members, plus every single
1:48.2	episode is ad-free. Check out Pregnancy Podcast Premium at Pregnancypodcast.com slash premium.
1:59.3	A lot goes into preparing for a new baby. get a crib you stock up on diapers you get all the baby
2:07.1	gear but what will you actually do with your baby when they arrive new parents love the pathways
2:14.1	dot org baby milestones app because it offers the support they need in those early days
2:20.4	at home. That time is a significant adjustment. The app has you covered with a first week survival
2:28.3	guide that covers everything from safe sleeping practices to why your baby cries and how to address it.
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