The first thing you'll want to consider is when to tell your kids. Most experts recommend at least waiting until after the first trimester, when risk of miscarriage has declined. Once your pregnancy is well-established, consider how soon you want other family members or people in your life to know.
When you're ready to tell your child about the pregnancy, keep the language positive, simple, and straightforward. For example, "Right now, there's a baby growing in Mommy's tummy. You are going to have a little sister (or brother) next spring."
You might want to tell your partner and/or family that you're pregnant early so they can support you through those early symptoms. However, some like to wait until the risk of miscarriage is low (after the first trimester) before revealing the news, so five weeks might be too early.
In the majority of cases, a woman should tell the father but that does not mean that she has to legally tell him. The legality of it can depend on the state where you live and we recommend that you seek the advice of a local attorney if you do not want to tell the father.
Choose a time and place where you can sit down and talk without any interruptions. You want to make sure they can process what you've said and that they have a chance to talk about all of their feelings and emotions. Whatever they share, be attentive and don't downplay their concerns.
Many women choose to delay announcing a pregnancy at least until the end of the first trimester (12 weeks into their pregnancy). This is usually because of concerns about the risk of miscarriage (pregnancy loss) during this time.
Most of our mamas on Peanut decide the best time to announce pregnancy is at 12 weeks. However, the majority of expecting mamas also decide that as soon as they find out they're pregnant is also a good time to announce pregnancy to immediate family, close friends, and their partner.
There's no right or wrong time to tell people you're pregnant. It's up to you to decide what's best for you and, if you have a partner, you may want to decide together. Some people choose to wait until after they've had the first ultrasound scan. It's your baby, so it's up to you.
How do I tell my kids I'm pregnant by a new partner?
Whenever possible, Hubscher recommends both new parents sit down with the children to announce the news together. "If parents present as a united front, and both are available to answer questions, this provides an opportunity to engage in open and healthy communication," she explains.
Many women realise that they're pregnant around week 5. You might notice that your period is late, and you may feel a bit under the weather. If you're wondering when to take a pregnancy test, now is a good time as they are sensitive to changes in your urine from week 3 or 4 onwards.
Try and explain as best you can. You could say it will be before or after your toddler's next birthday. Once you've told her, be happy to talk about the baby when she shows an interest. She may point at your tummy, or like to rest her head on it.
How am I 4 weeks pregnant if I conceived 2 weeks ago?
Week 4 of pregnancy
For example, a fertilised egg may have implanted in your womb just 2 weeks ago, but if the first day of your last period was 4 weeks ago, this means you're officially four weeks pregnant! Pregnancy normally lasts from 37 weeks to 42 weeks from the first day of your last period.
Typically, your bump becomes noticeable during your second trimester. Between 16-20 weeks, your body will start showing your baby's growth. For some women, their bump may not be noticeable until the end of the second trimester and even into the third trimester.
