Many women choose to delay announcing a pregnancy at least until the end of the first trimester (12 weeks into their pregnancy). This is commonly attributed to the risk of miscarriage during this time, but the 12-week mark is not a hard and fast rule you need to follow.

What week should I announce my pregnancy at work?

1. Wait until your second trimester, unless you cant. Most women wait to announce their pregnancies at work until theyre through the first trimester, simply because of the risk of miscarriage during that time.

Is 10 Weeks safe to announce pregnancy?

As we keep stressing, its entirely up to you. You can tell as soon as you know, or you can wait until week 9, 10, or 11 — or week 20, 30, or after you have your babe in arms.

Is the first trimester 12 or 14 weeks?

A pregnancy is divided into trimesters: the first trimester is from week 1 to the end of week 12. the second trimester is from week 13 to the end of week 26. the third trimester is from week 27 to the end of the pregnancy.

How do I calculate pregnancy weeks?

Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks (or 38 weeks from conception), so typically the best way to estimate your due date is to count 40 weeks, or 280 days, from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Another way to do it is to subtract three months from the first day of your last period and add seven days.

Which week of pregnancy is the hardest?

The first trimester of pregnancy can often be the hardest. Pregnancy hormones, extreme fatigue, nausea and vomiting, tender breasts, and perpetually needing to wee make life growing a human no easy feat.

Can you have a baby bump at 10 weeks?

Can you have a baby bump at 10 weeks? The 10-week mark is often the time in pregnancy when a baby bump is first noticeable—at least to an expecting mom. Expansion of the uterus, muscles and ligaments to accommodate a growing baby are all part of the growing bump.

Which trimester is most critical?

The first trimester is the most crucial to your babys development. During this period, your babys body structure and organ systems develop. Most miscarriages and birth defects occur during this period. Your body also undergoes major changes during the first trimester.