You’re bursting with excitement and can’t wait to share the good news. But should you hold back or spill the beans to anyone who will listen? We look at who, when and how to tell.
By Lynne Roberts
Telling your partner
It’s the news you’ve both been hoping for. The test is screaming PREGNANT!
Your friends
Your friends know you better than anyone so keeping the news quiet might be easier said than done, especially if you’re yawning over your soda water whil
Friends who want a baby
It can be hard to break the news to someone who is finding it difficult to conceive or has recently miscarried. You may feel guilty or that yo
Wait a while?
Keeping quiet isn’t easy when you just want to sing from the rooftops, but many women still prefer to wait until after the first scan to make sure every
Or tell early?
However, the ‘12 week rule’ doesn’t work for everyone. Some people just can’t keep a secret and spill the beans the minute the
Telling your parents
Whenever you tell, it’s more than likely that your parents will be first on the list. Chances are they’ve wanted to be grandparents f
How to tell your boss
Telling your employer you’re pregnant can be nerve racking, and you may worry it could affect your chances of promotion, or involvement in a new
Facebook friends
We’ve all seen them - the casual status update, or profile pic replaced by the 12 week scan.