Why You Shouldn't Keep Your Pregnancy a Secret

You're pregnant! Congratulations! Now it's time to share the news with the world. But maybe you're holding back.

How long should I keep it a secret?
Should I wait to announce my pregnancy?
What happens if I miscarry?

Dr. Kate White, M.D., M.P.H., OB-GYN, one of the country's leading gynecologists, answers these questions and more. In this video, she outlines three reasons why you shouldn't wait until after the first trimester to tell people you're pregnant.

In Dr. Kate's new book, Your Sexual Health, she gives front-line advice on gyno health, period health, sex health, and reproductive health, dispelling old wives’ tales and offering fresh research.

Your Sexual Health will help you understand your body in a new way through 69 easy-to-digest sections that provide a friendly, inclusive guide for all readers with female parts, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Take control of your sexual health by picking up your copy here: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/w...

00:00 You're pregnant! Congratulations!
00:45 It's hard to hide your pregnancy
01:25 Pregnancy is a communal experience
02:20 Support system
03:01 Share your story!