Planned or unplanned, pregnancy is big news to both parties involved. If you recently found out you're pregnant, you're probably thinking about the best way to tell the other person—so we asked experts how to go about it. Here's what they had to say.
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She also adds you'll want to pick a time and place when and where you can share in the joy at your own speed with no interruptions, so it's not a bad idea to make sure your partner knows you want to set aside time to talk.According to Birkel, there can sometimes be an expectation for your partner to react to a pregnancy announcement in a particular way, but he cautions against expectations here.
Birkel adds that if you are not in a committed relationship with the person who got you pregnant, and you intend to terminate the pregnancy, he says it's up to you to decide whether you tell them at all.An unplanned pregnancy announcement is going to be a lot different from a planned one, so Spinelli says it's extra important to be sensitive about how and where you communicate this news.
"There may also be anger, so if a person is worried about a reaction, it's best to have a trusted family member or close friend nearby," she notes. Consider your safety in the situation. A licensed professional, such as a therapist, can also be a big help here if necessary, she adds.Last but certainly not least, Birkel and Spinelli both recommend being as clear as possible when you share the news.
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