When to tell work you’re pregnant?

So I’m currently on maternity leave and go back end of the month *cry* I have just found out I’m pregnant again around 10 weeks, when would you advise to tell work I’m pregnant? Iknow usually people wait till they are 16 weeks however I have 2 appts within 13 days of going back and really dont want to lie as I’ve got loads of handover meetings going back and just honestly feel guilty doing so Is it just better to be honest and tell them when I go back or would I need to wait?
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I told them on my first day back 😄 I was 13 weeks

Just speak in private to your manager and explain your situation. You got this Mama ♥️

Congratulations ☺️ Don’t hold back from telling them if you want to - my only advice would be to follow up in writing. Good luck!

Thank you ladies :)

argh i’m so scared of this i feel the same way! (im not pregnant but do plan on a second baby soon) but i really don’t want my employer to think im just having babies for the time off because ive heard other companies say it 🤣 i just want my babies within 1-3 years between them

Glad this threads here cause I've just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant and due to go back imminently!

@Katie literally this was me! I want them to be similar in age and I’d rather have my career impacted continue to be sleep deprived now then settle back into life and go through it all again in a few years 🤣 & yes exactly that don’t want people to think I’m the biggest piss taker around returning for a few months and jetting off again!

@Charleigh congratulations lovely :) good luck with telling your employer! I’m sure we’ll be fine fingers crossed 🤞🏽 I think I will tell them straight away instead of hiding it and hope for the best!

depends on your job and how you feel. if its a low risk job you can tell them whenever you feel ready but if its higher risk job you should tell them asap but most importantly of all congratulations and enjoy it!

@Julia thank you lovely :) its not a high risk job thankfully! It’s a office role and I had someone seconding me till I get back but it’s just I’m a over thinker and get so anxious about x

im sure they will be over the moon for you! x

I told them after my 12 week scan

Read your maternity policy there is usually a bit in there about being pregnant when coming back to work xx

I’d advise you tell them as soon as you can. Some workplaces need to do risk Assesments because of pregnancy and you may be required to have a lighter work loads

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