Yes. Pregnant women are often advised to wait until they pass the 12-week mark, when the risk of miscarriage drops sharply, to announce their pregnancies to the world.

Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

1. A BINKY + A NOTE. Tie a note to a binky that says:
2. MAKE A CRAFT.
3. GIVE A ONESIE.
4. COFFEE MUGS.
5. GIVE A SWEET POEM.
6. FOR A GRANDMA, AGAIN!
7. BE FUNNY.
8. WRAP UP YOUR PREGNANCY TEST.

When did we start waiting to announce pregnancy? For millennia, women became aware of their pregnancies after several missed periods, but would usually wait for the first fetal movements before sharing their news. Known as ‘quickening’, these first movements happen around the four-month mark.

Many parents-to-be wait until the end of the first trimester — around week 13 — to tell friends and family about their pregnancy. A number of factors influence why people wait until this time to share the news. Still, the most important part of your decision should revolve around what makes you the most comfortable.

The first trimester is associated with the highest risk for miscarriage. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester before the 12th week of pregnancy. A miscarriage in the second trimester (between 13 and 19 weeks) happens in 1% to 5% of pregnancies.

You show sooner in your second pregnancy Because your uterus doesn’t quite shrink back to its original size after pregnancy, your body already has a head start. “Your uterus has done this before,” explains obstetrician Jillian Coolen, a mother of three in Halifax.

Basic Pregnancy Announcement Captions

• “The best is yet to come…
• “Welcoming our little one in (due date).”
• “Being pregnant means every day is another day closer to meeting the love of my life.”
• “And baby makes three.”
• “You + me = three.”
• “An adventure is about to begin.”
• “First came love, then came you.”

Many pregnant women find out their baby’s sex (if they choose to know) during their midpregnancy ultrasound, which is usually done between 18 and 22 weeks. However, if the technician can’t get a clear view of the baby’s genitals, it may not be possible to tell for sure.

The Onesie.

‘How Do I Announce My Pregnancy at Work?’ Wait until your second trimester, unless you can’t. Most women wait to announce their pregnancies at work until they’re through the first trimester, simply because of the risk of Tell your boss first. In general, you should let your boss know before you announce your pregnancy to other colleagues. Tell your team next.

Give your parents each a shirt with a creative message or image announcing your pregnancy. Prolong the surprise by wrapping the shirt in wrapping paper and placing it in a box that’s placed in another box or two. Your parents may get frustrated, but all the unwrapping will be worth it in the end.

Fun Ways To Announce Your Pregnancy At Christmas Make A Card. There are some really extravagant ways to announce a pregnancy, and there are also some very simple ways to do it. Give Away A Surprise Gift Box. Add a comment… Do A Puzzle. Puzzles are something that almost everyone likes, and it’s a fun way to announce a pregnancy during the holidays. Have Pictures Done.