Im 10 weeks now and so excited to tell everyone but family says wait till 12 weeks. Why exactly that number na, whats the reason behind it? Just curious to understand.
From a practical standpoint, by 12 weeks you have your first trimester scan reports ready, confirming everything is fine. It saves you from having to give updates to everyone in case of any early complications.
With my PCOS history, the first trimester was filled with so much anxiety. The risk of miscarriage drops significantly after 12 weeks once the baby's main organs are formed, which is why most people prefer waiting until then.
My saas strictly told me not to tell even close relatives until the third month scan was done! Honestly, it made sense because the first trimester is very delicate and once you cross 12 weeks, you feel much more relaxed.
Beta, in our culture, we avoid sharing the news early to protect the baby from 'nazar' and also because the first three months are very delicate. Once you cross 12 weeks, the pregnancy becomes much more stable.
12 weeks is a great milestone because by then you've had your NT scan and heard the heartbeat. It's just a safer time when the initial critical phase is crossed, so you can share the happy news with confidence!
I'm in my third trimester and honestly, waiting till 12 weeks was the hardest secret to keep while dealing with morning sickness! But practically, the risk of miscarriage drops a lot after the first trimester, so it's a safe bet.
The first 12 weeks are a time when the baby is developing very rapidly, and unfortunately, most early complications happen during this period. Once you cross this mark, the pregnancy is much more secure, making it a comfortable time to announce.
