When to tell work?

I think if it’s effecting work you should let them know so they’re aware of your situation. Sadly there’s no safe point in pregnancy so I’d say tell them when you feel comfy to

Last time I told my manager when I was 7 weeks but had a missed miscarriage and they were really supportive, I had about 2 months off work as it was really delayed miscarriage and the aftermath etc. It was helpful that they already knew. This time though I'm not planning to tell them until I have a scan confirming the pregnancy. Not sure why, I just feel it's the right thing to do this time x

I thought this but then again at the end of the day you’d have to tell them if you did miscarriage, so at least they’d know before hand Not everyone needs to know just your manager x

I wasn’t going to tell them until I had an early scan But then I ended up having a bleed and had to take the day off work because of it and I just wish I had told them before so they was aware x

I told my line manager only at 6 weeks and he’s been really supportive. This meant I could take any appointments, have breaks when needed etc. as I’ve been struggling with the exhaustion. I made it clear I didn’t want anyone else to know until after my scan. It’s entirely up to you and what you’re comfortable with but it’s been the right decision for me

I always tell my manager as soon as I find out, I have high risk pregnancies and HG so I feel as though I need the support and understanding- if I was to have a miscarriage I’d have to tell my manger anyway why I was off so it feels like it doesn’t matter being too early. It’s been brilliant this time she’s been wonderful.

I’d say it’s really up to you and your relationship with your manager. I didn’t want to tell my manager until at least 12 weeks. I only had to take an afternoon/day off here or there, but managing the fatigue was next level. Personally I wanted to continue as normal as much as possible (especially after previous miscarriages). Pregnancy, sickness or any personal grievances etc can all make employees a little less full on and companies should know we can’t be 100% all the time, so I wouldn’t feel pressured to let them know solely because of that. But definitely do whatever you’d feel most comfortable with 🤗 anything that means you stress less is always worth it

It’s totally up to you and when you feel ready. I’ve always told my immediate manager straight away due to working in a hospital and having to avoid patients with certain infections. They were aware of my previous pregnancy in August which ended in a miscarriage. I had to take 2 months off due to it taking so long as it was a MMC and I felt it was easier to keep them in the loop about it all and they supported me really well. However I don’t think you have to tell work about that as the sick note doesn’t have to state it on. I actually find the first trimester the difficult in work due to fatigue and nausea/morning sickness! X

I had a missed misscarriage at 8-10 weeks and it was much easier that they knew so I support telling them early x

I told my manager at 6 weeks and it was such a relief. I ended up taking a week off at really short notice as I was struggling so bad and they were really supportive about it