Many parents-to-be wait until the end of the first trimester — around week 13 — to tell friends and family about their pregnancy. A number of factors influence why people wait until this time to share the news. Still, the most important part of your decision should revolve around what makes you the most comfortable.

Why is 12 weeks considered safe?

For the most part, the 12-week rule exists because most woman have an ultrasound scan at 12 weeks, she says. Thats really become the benchmark for women to feel like the pregnancy is real. Dr Nash says historically, the 12-week ultrasound either did not exist or was not standard practice during pregnancy.

Is it bad to tell people youre pregnant too early?

Yes. Pregnant women are often advised to wait until they pass the 12-week mark, when the risk of miscarriage drops sharply, to announce their pregnancies to the world.

Is miscarriage after 12 weeks rare?

The estimated figure is that miscarriage happens in around 1 in 4 recognised pregnancies, with 85% of those happening in the first trimester (weeks 1 to 12). A late miscarriage, which is much less common, may occur between weeks 13 to 24 of pregnancy.

What are the odds of having a miscarriage at 12 weeks?

Since the majority of miscarriages occur within the first 12 weeks of gestation, the risk of pregnancy loss after 12 weeks drops dramatically, to between 3% and 4%. After 20 weeks, the risk is roughly 1 in 160 (or 0.6%).

How does your belly look at 10 weeks pregnant?

Your 10 weeks pregnant belly First thing youre likely to notice at 10 weeks pregnant is a slightly rounder lower abdomen. In other words, at 10 weeks pregnant, you may be just starting to show. Thats because your ever-growing uterus is now somewhat larger than a grapefruit.