Hi! I joined a new company 4 weeks ago and I need to tell them I'm pregnant, due in December. I just passed my 20wks scan💃Any advice on best way to break the news? should I tell my boss first or HR?

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Congratulations! I’ve been in that exact same position. It can be stressful but shouldn’t be. I played out every negative scenario in my head, and got myself overly worried before telling anyone. I told HR first. They gave me all the logistical details and helped me figure out how to tell everyone else. In my case, everyone was very positive and happy, which is how all good humans should react. This is bigger than a job. You’re creating a human being!

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update: I notified HR and my boss today and both were sooo excited for me. beaming with joy. amazing.I think I found a good set of people in tech, finally.

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that's great to hear. thank you! it's my first one so everything is new including sharing the news

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