Professional Women On What To Expect When You Tell Your Boss You’re Pregnant

For many women, pregnancy and childbirth are a big part of working life—but for first time mothers, the process of announcing a pregnancy at work can feel confusing, opaque, and downright awkward. What’s quote-unquote “normal”? Announcing as early as possible? As late as possible? Ignoring your pregnancy at work as much as possible, or celebrating it? We decided to ask women in our network—as well as an expert—for their take. Read on to hear their stories and advice on “delivering” (pun intended) the news.