the Bump: ‘How—and When—to Tell Work About Your Pregnancy’

Many experts recommend telling your employer you’re pregnant between the end of your first trimester and the middle of the second. “Generally I recommend sharing between week 12 and 25 so that both you and the business have enough time to plan for your maternity leave,” says Brooke Taylor, a women’s career coach. “You’ll want to give your team at least three months to make a plan to backfill your work.” Be sure to tell your boss before you tell other coworkers.