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Milestone Decision/1st Trimester/Mom, Body & Identity

When and how should I inform my workplace about my pregnancy?

3610 moms shared how they navigated this decisionRight on time for 🤰 1st-trimester

3 approaches by moms

Second Trimester60% moms chose this path
Waiting until the twelve-week scan confirms the pregnancy is stable.
Suits Moms who prefer keeping things private during the higher-risk early weeks. You will usually share the news with HR and your manager simultaneously after getting the doctor's letter.
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Aida K.. · Working mom · 13 weeks pregnant
I waited until my NT scan at twelve weeks before telling my boss. Didn't want to jinx it or answer questions if anything happened.
Immediate Disclosure20% moms chose this path
Informing your manager early due to severe morning sickness or hazardous work.
Suits Moms experiencing terrible nausea or those working in physically demanding roles. It allows your team to adjust workloads early and excuses those sudden dashes to the washroom.
MK
Meera K.. · Working mom · 8 weeks pregnant
Had to tell my manager at week seven because my morning sickness was brutal. Thankfully she let me work from home on the worst days.
Delayed Disclosure10% moms chose this path
Holding off until you show to protect your appraisals or annual bonuses.
Suits career-focused Moms who worry about being sidelined for promotions or upcoming projects. You basically hide the bump with loose clothes until your performance review is safely locked in.
LK
Liyana K.. · Working mom · 20 weeks pregnant
I hid my bump under oversized blazers until my KPI review was finalised. Sadly, pregnancy discrimination is still very real in some corporate cultures.

Expert guidance

Disclosing your pregnancy at work determines when you receive safety adjustments and maternity benefits. The Ministry of Health (KKM) advises early disclosure for roles involving physical hazards, though many wait until the second trimester. What matters most is your safety, knowing the Employment Act 1955 protects against dismissal and guarantees 98 days of maternity leave.

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Parenting decisions are personal, and every child is different. The information shared here includes real experiences from moms and guidance from expert and public sources, but should not replace professional medical or healthcare advice.

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