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Technically, you aren’t legally obligated to tell your employer you’re pregnant. That said, most feel the need once they are showing/at some point within the second trimester.
If I were pregnant today - given volatility of the industry AND the fact that we’re working remotely/no one can see belly growth - I would hold off a few more months....hoping we would get past this time and get back to a semblance of normalcy.
Also, even if your employer doesn’t have mat leave, you should be eligible for FMLA if you have been there for a year and the company has 50+ people.
Happy to help with advice!
Congrats!! I’m 11 weeks with my second, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have! I told my boss already but mainly because we are in the midst of talking about possible layoffs and planning for our dept and I felt like we needed to work in my maternity leave into the plan. That said, we opted not to tell HR or anyone else for the time being and won’t say anything for another few weeks, at least. Im thinking I will tell everyone in June when I’m at least out of my first trimester. I have a strong relationship with my boss and trust that she understands, so I think it depends on your relationship with your boss. We are fortunate that we have pretty decent maternity leave, so I can’t help you there...but wish you all the luck there!
I wouldn't say anything until your third trimester, when you're clearly showing. They can't ask legally, even when it's obvious.
As for maternity leave, look into what they're legally required to give you in your city/state first. Then you have a jumping off point. If it's a small agency, they may not be as familiar with those requirements and then you can't be made to feel as if they're doing you a favor with the bare minimum.
You can try to negotiate for more paid time off, more unpaid time off, or even things like wfh (which can make nursing easier for the first few months back) or shifting you work hours. I had an amazing boss let a new mom on our team work 8-4 instead of 10-6 so she could get home while her baby was still awake at night. It was something I wouldn't have thought of. If you do nurse and come back to the office, I'd also plan in having a discussion about your pumping space (mine was comical yet comfortable, but apparently there was a lot of resentment from a few people about my commandeering a beloved spot
Yeah, I’m also showing and my first kid was born almost 3 months early and there’s a chance this one will be too...so part of the reason I’m saying something sooner rather than later. But again, super unusual circumstance.
One thing to consider is that should there be layoffs, being pregnant may protect you from the human/empathy side. If they’re between two people and it doesn’t really matter they may not want to lay-off the pregnant woman. It’s just one way to look at it.
As for negotiating leave, I would just be upfront about what you need and how it will help the company to give you that. Make them comfortable that you’ll hit the ground running hard when you return,etc.
Make sure you’re educated about what your state offers by law for Family leave and short term disability.