It's the kind of news you want to shout out into the world: We're going to be parents! But especially in the first few weeks, many couples keep this sweet secret to themselves. But how and when can you announce the pregnancy? And what is the best and most beautiful way to tell family and friends that you are expecting a baby? And how should your partner find out about the good news? We have collected tips and creative ideas for you on how to announce your pregnancy.
Announcing the pregnancy: When is the best
time?
Of course, you are completely free to decide when to tell other people that you are expecting a baby. The right thing to do is whatever you feel comfortable with. Most pregnant people usually keep the good news to themselves for a few weeks. Apart from their partner, they don't usually tell any friends or family members. The reason: In the first12. There is still a slightly increased risk of complications and miscarriage in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
With the start of the 13th week of pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage decreases significantly. Most pregnancies are then considered more stable and you can already hear your little one's heartbeat during your ultrasound scan - and hold the first images in your hands .
This is also the time when most couples announce the sweet bombshell to those around them. Under certain circumstances, not only friends and family are on the communication plan, but also the employer. A timely announcement can also be a good way to talk openly about any maternity protection measures.
The moment to announce the pregnancy is at the latest when the belly can no longer be hidden. After all, family members and friends are sure to be happy about the news. You can then finally share your happiness with them.
How do I tell my partner?
But before everyone else finds out the good news, you will of course first want to tell your partner the good news and announce your pregnancy. There are all kinds of ways and possibilities to do this. Here are a few ideas on how you can announce the pregnancy:
- Let him or her find the pregnancy test. For example, put it with your toothbrushes or on your pillow, hide it in a pizza box when you've ordered from your favorite Italian restaurant or in your shoes before you go on an outing. It will be a great surprise.
- Buy a family calendar and hang it up in a clearly visible place in your home. You can then write the due date in bold letters. And then just see how long it takes for your partner to see the light.
- Cook a nice dinner for the two of you, but make sure you have enough food for three people (or four or five if there are already siblings). Your partner will ask what the other place setting is all about. Or you can play your card a little more obviously and place the pregnancy test directly on the extra place setting.
One last tip: try to find a moment when you both have time to cuddle, chat and imagine your future together. It's advisable to announce your pregnancy when you're both free of stress, as it's not a topic to be discussed between the two of you.
Announcing the pregnancy - with friends and family
When the two of you are ready, you can finally let your family and friends in on the news. We have five fun and creative ideas for you on how to announce the good news:
- The job ad: Write a job ad with the title "Babysitter wanted". You can then send it by post or email. And then wait and see what kind of response you get. By the way: This also works great for appointing a godmother or godfather for your baby.
- Sweet surprise: Find a pretty box or a small tin and a sweet that is roughly the same size as the baby in your tummy. Be it a chocolate or a cupcake. Fruit also works really well. You can also enclose a small letter. For example: "This plum is about two centimetres - and therefore as big as me."
- The photo show: Invite your friends or family to an evening together and prepare a small photo show. Maybe you've just been on vacation together? Or you could create a small presentation with the best moments of the last few years with your friends or family. The only important thing is that a special one has sneaked in among the photos - namely the ultrasound photo!
- Picnic and snapshot: Organize a picnic with your family and/or friends and get everyone together for a group photo. You provide the smartphone with a self-timer. You can also simply run a video instead of a photo. When the counter counts down, don't say "Cheese" out loud - instead, shout "We're pregnant" and wait for the reactions. You have then captured this moment of joy directly on video or in a photo.
- Sweet reading material: There are now wonderful books on the market with titles such as "Grandma/Grandpa/Auntie/Uncle for beginners" or similar. These are fun advice books that are perfect for announcing the pregnancy. If you already have children, make them your accomplices and buy a children's book about siblings and families instead. On the next visit, your older child can then go to grandma and grandpa or their favorite uncle and ask them to read the new book to them. See how long it takes for the penny to drop with the other person.
Announce the arrival of the baby to the siblings
Speaking of big children: telling your first-born that he or she is having a sibling is not that easy. Depending on how old your first child is at the time, a pregnancy like this can usually only be understood and experienced when the belly is already visible. So think carefully about the right time. Try to explain clearly what is happening to mom's body - and what changes the time after the birth will bring. Stick to the truth. Because the first-born child is often happy about the new playmate. However, you should make it clear that the older one will have to be patient after the birth and that a newborn sibling may cry and sleep a lot - to avoid disappointment and jealousy later on.
We have put together nine good tips on this topic "Announcing a sibling " to help you tell the big baby about the wonderful change and increase the anticipation .
Announcing pregnancy to your employer: What the law says
The Maternity Protection Act stipulates that expectant mothers should inform their employer of their pregnancy, including the date of delivery, as soon as they find out about their condition. However, this is a so-called target regulation, not an obligation. This means that you can wait for the first three months and then inform your employer. There is no legal basis for informing them earlier.
But you shouldn't wait too long. This is because pregnant women are subject to special legal protection. However, this can only be complied with if your boss is aware of your pregnancy. Your employer may also ask for proof of your pregnancy. You can obtain this from a gynecologist, for example, and the employer will bear the costs.
Regardless of the legal regulations, perhaps you are very close to your colleagues and would like to find a nice way to announce the news? Then simply bake a few cupcakes or muffins with clear symbols that reveal your pregnancy. Whether it's a pacifier, rattling stork or feeding bottle - you don't have to be a master decorator to decorate the baked goods accordingly. Baby-style sugar decorations are now available online or in the supermarket.
Announce your pregnancy: A short summary
These ideas should give you a little inspiration for announcing your pregnancy. If you want to keep it classic and simply tell your loved ones that you are expecting a baby over a glass of (non-alcoholic) sparkling wine, then that is of course just as wonderful. The important thing is that you feel comfortable. After all, this is a unique moment that doesn't come around that often. So enjoy the surprised and happy faces and congratulations to the full. Once the good news has been announced, the wonderful time of preparation begins.
We hope our ideas and tips have given you some good inspiration and wish you all the best for your pregnancy!
