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We no longer live in a world where it's enough to just take a picture of a positive pregnancy test to announce you're expecting a baby. A post like that would get such low traction, that social media algorithms would bury it deep down people's feeds and even your parents wouldn't see the message.

In order for the word to spread, you need to come up with something more engaging. And while some people successfully find interesting and creative ways to let everyone know about the upcoming addition to their family, others end up trying so hard, they completely overdo the whole thing.

There's a Facebook group called 'That's It, I'm Pregnancy Announcement Shaming' and it has all the inappropriate innuendos, sexist remarks, and other popular cliches that people apparently think are OK for such an occasion. Since the group's creation, however, its members have shared so much content, that it would take you a really long time to find the best (worst?) gems. But don't worry, we at Bored Panda have done it so you wouldn't have to.

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Many expecting couples wait until the end of the first trimester — around week 13 — to tell friends and family about their pregnancy. And there are quite a few reasons behind it.

First, the risk of miscarriage. The first trimester is a tremendous time of development and change for the parents as well as their little one. With all that change comes some risk that the pregnancy might not carry to term.

Unfortunately, between 10 and 25 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and roughly 80 percent of them occur in the first trimester.

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Weird Way To Announce An Abortion, But Whatever

Weird Way To Announce An Abortion, But Whatever

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Allergic But Sure Yes Swarm Yourself With Thousands Of Bees

Allergic But Sure Yes Swarm Yourself With Thousands Of Bees

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Most miscarriages are caused by factors beyond a mother's control. (In fact, that's why a lot of members of the medical community are against using this term.) About half are caused by chromosomal abnormalities, which means that the baby doesn't develop properly.

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Other causes of first trimester miscarriage include:

  • illness in mother;
  • luteal phase defect (problem with a woman’s monthly cycle);
  • hormone imbalances;
  • adhesions (scar-like tissue) in uterus.
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What In The Hillbilly Yeehaw John Deere Tractor Confederate Flag Is Goin On

What In The Hillbilly Yeehaw John Deere Tractor Confederate Flag Is Goin On

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Makes Me Feel Like They Don't Really Want Children

Makes Me Feel Like They Don't Really Want Children

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LagoonaBlueColleen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is giving me vibes of that sad, old photo where the mom is putting her kids up for sale cos she couldn't afford rent.

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Age is another factor that contributes to the risks. Here are the chances of a miscarriage at different periods of a woman's life:

  • Women ages 35 and under: 15 percent;
  • Women ages 35 to 45: 20 to 35 percent;
  • Women ages 45 and older: 50 percent.
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Peak Capitalism Was The Theme Of This Gender Reveal

Peak Capitalism Was The Theme Of This Gender Reveal

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Tmi

Tmi

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like that the ultrasound image is hidden. Got to protect the identity of the fuzzy black and white blob.

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I’m Guessing It’s A Boy

I’m Guessing It’s A Boy

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If a developing baby lives to 7 weeks with a heartbeat, the risk of miscarriage drops to just 10 percent. In those beginning weeks when the risk is highest, women may not even know they're pregnant unless they've taken an early test.

After week 12, the risk of miscarriage falls to 5 percent for the rest of the pregnancy.

Given these numbers, it's understandable why so many parents wait until the risk of miscarriage drops before they announce about their pregnancy to the rest of the world. Having to tell people the sad news of a miscarriage shortly after announcing their pregnancy can be really difficult.

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I'm Pretty Sure If Disney Employees See That They Will Be Asked To Change/Leave Since It Is Not Family Friendly

I'm Pretty Sure If Disney Employees See That They Will Be Asked To Change/Leave Since It Is Not Family Friendly

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That Poor Woman

That Poor Woman

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KM
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm guessing she's a surrogate? If she's ok with this sign, then it's none of our business

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Another reason couples wait until the end of the first trimester has to do with prenatal checkups. Their first appointment may be around week 8 of pregnancy, or even later.

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During the first visit, their provider will run tests to confirm the pregnancy, estimate the due date, screen for infections, and determine the general health of the mother and the baby.

For some couples, hearing that heartbeat for the first time or having an ultrasound to date the pregnancy is reassuring before announcing it to everyone.

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The Handmaids Tale Wasn’t An Instruction Manual

The Handmaids Tale Wasn’t An Instruction Manual

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shoutout to the person downvoting everyone because they're getting personally offended that people aren't okay with rape/sex slaves pregnancy announcements . You seem like a real peach. (with a B)

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Hehe, Let's Make Light Of The Fact That There's A Wave Of Evictions Across The Country Right Now!

Hehe, Let's Make Light Of The Fact That There's A Wave Of Evictions Across The Country Right Now!

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If conceiving was problematic, the mother had a previous pregnancy loss, or had a stillbirth, couples may want to wait even longer than 12 weeks to share news of their pregnancy. And there's nothing wrong with it. (Something I can't say about most of the pictures in this list.) The decision is entirely up to them.

In these cases, they might share the news with some additional information:

  • having an ultrasound that shows the baby is healthy;
  • finding out the sex of the baby;
  • reaching the halfway mark of pregnancy (week 20);
  • reaching a personal milestone (e.g., when it starts showing).
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Nothing Like Splashing Your First Born With Water To Let Them Know They're No Longer Mommy's Favorite

Nothing Like Splashing Your First Born With Water To Let Them Know They're No Longer Mommy's Favorite

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You’re Not Born A Cop. You Choose To Be A Cop

You’re Not Born A Cop. You Choose To Be A Cop

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you folks would gets your minds out of the gutter, Daddy is a police officer and baby is meant to be his back up SMH!!

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Sometimes telling just one close friend or family member can be helpful. Especially if you're feeling anxious. But you may also want to tell your employer about your pregnancy right away if your job requires you to do something physical that might be dangerous. These hazards might include:

  • bending repeatedly at your waist (more than 20 times per day);
  • standing for long periods of time;
  • lifting heavy things, like boxes, more than once every five minutes;
  • being exposed to chemicals.
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Simultaneously Letting Everyone Know That You'll Be Terrible Parents!

Simultaneously Letting Everyone Know That You'll Be Terrible Parents!

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Imagine Telling Everyone Your Kid Wasn’t Planned

Imagine Telling Everyone Your Kid Wasn’t Planned

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah - let your kid know you actually did everything in your power NOT to have him/her. Classy.

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Nearly 3.7 million babies were born in the US in 2021; that's about 46,000 more than were born in 2020, but the 1% increase still put the number short of 2019 levels.

According to Beth Jarosz, a demographer and program director with the nonprofit Population Reference Bureau with a focus on child well-being, the drop in birth rates in 2020 was one of the largest in decades, and the slight rise in 2021 "doesn't necessarily mean that that declining trend is over." So whether we'll see more or less pregnancy announcements online is still unclear. Let's just hope that the ones that do cross our radars will be better than these!

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If Hockey Equals Birth Control, Then I Guess They Pulled The Goalie!

If Hockey Equals Birth Control, Then I Guess They Pulled The Goalie!

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Why. Just Why. Do Less, People. Do Less

Why. Just Why. Do Less, People. Do Less

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Liam F.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ik she's not actually 6'8'' but i can't help feeling short rn

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Someone’s Parents Didn’t Social Distance!

Someone’s Parents Didn’t Social Distance!

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Liam F.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

for a brief and horrifying second, i thought the shirt said cockdown

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#34

Found In The Wild. I Guess Mom & Dad Are Both Landscapers?

Found In The Wild. I Guess Mom & Dad Are Both Landscapers?

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This Is A Girl I Know From High School. Long John + Regular Donut = Timbit (Or Donut Hole If That's What You Call Them). Awkward

This Is A Girl I Know From High School. Long John + Regular Donut = Timbit (Or Donut Hole If That's What You Call Them). Awkward

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it, but english is my second language. The explanation is even more confusing than the photo.

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Amanda Lawrence
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is just confusing, I dont get the relevence of the elements

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Cleshawn Montague
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I want a f*****g long John. Those were my fav as a kid! But not daddy's.

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L.a. Williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do they feel we need to know their sex lives. Most adults know how people get pregnant.

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Lord Have Mercy

Lord Have Mercy

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KM
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a bit too sweet for me, but Aurora is a good name and the picture has meaning

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