How NOT to Make a Pregnancy Announcement

So much of what we talk about around pregnancy announcements is how to make them fun, cute, and memorable. What you should probably consider is also how to avoid making big gaffes. A pregnancy announcement gaffe can be no fun for anyone, whether you're making the gaffe or on the receiving end.  

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us How NOT to Make a Pregnancy Announcement So much of what we talk about around pregnancy announcements is how to make them fun, cute, and memorable. What you should probably consider is also how to avoid making big gaffes. A pregnancy announcement gaffe can be no fun for anyone, whether you're making the gaffe or on the receiving end.   Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert 8 Times You Shouldn't Announce Your Pregnancy   The first thing to keep in mind when planning a pregnancy announcement is that sometimes it's more appropriate to hold your tongue. Here are some great examples of when that might be your best bet. READ NOW Don't Let the Boss Find Out From Someone Else   You might be stressed about telling the boss, trust me, telling the boss isn't stressful compared to having to talk to the boss when someone else let the cat out of the bag. READ NOW What Not to Say When Your Partner Says She's Pregnant   For goodness sakes, the rule about not saying anything if you don't have anything nice to say is super important in a pregnancy announcement, even if you're shocked into silence. Seriously. Just be quiet. READ NOW Pregnancy Announcements: Dealing With a Negative Response   And if someone does say something rude or unnerving, there are ways to cope. Here are some things that might help you navigate that territory.  READ NOW Featured Articles • What the Media Teaches Your Kids About Sex is Wrong • Are Whole Grains Good for Weight Loss? • Diagnoses Piling Up with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? • 10 Holiday Foods That Will Ruin Your Diet • Getting Your Best Abs - Here's What You Need to Know About Your Abs • The Complete Guide to Checking Your Thyroid • 4 Steps for Reducing Anxiety Attacks • Alcohol Consumption Can Induce Persistent Sleep Disorders Advertisement About Pregnancy & Childbirth  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Pregnancy & Childbirth newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.