Should I tell I'm pregnant at a job interview?

Question

My husband received some devastating news at work today which will result in a significant pay cut. We're already struggling to get by so our only choice is for me to return to work. (I've been home with our 3 year old since she was 8 months).

Should I tell prospective employers of my pregnancy at interviews? I'd feel bad telling them after I'm hired that, "oh, by the way, I need July and August off".

Thanks for your advice!

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I wouldn't tell them, wether you like it or not you'll be discriminated against. I've been at my job for a year and telling them I'm pregnant wasn't fun. My manager is now acting like I'm useless. I would keep it to yourself, tell them later on.

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I had a job interview 2 weeks ago and it was my dilemma. I talked with my fiancé and I decided to be honest. The interview was doing pretty well and I knew I could have a chance to begin there. At the end of this, she said: do you have more questions?
I told her and she was surprised because she didn't notice first that I was pregnant. She said pregnancy is natural for women and that it's not a problem to them. 
Then she called me 10 days afterwards to offer me the job :) 
I'm so happy I will work from February to end of May (my C-section should be close to June 20th) so it's a perfect timing.
I think being open and honest was really appreciated

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It kinda seems morally wrong, but if you get hired, and then tell them later, they can't fire you based on the fact that you're pregnant (it's illegal discrimination). So you could always wait until after you're hired.

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I would. If you start a new job, generally you have a probationary period... They can fire you for 'not being suitable for the role,' if they are aware of pregnancy to begin with, yes, they may not hire you, however if they do, it won't cause issues later. 
Or simply apply for casual jobs instead, where it's fine to resign without reason or offical notice periods in most jobs.

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Nope. Don't tell them. They don't need to know right away. 🙂

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I would be honest. They can't fire you later but they will treat you differently for being dishonest. Plus, you want to work someplace that is going to be supportive.

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It's always best to be honest. Just have the right words.

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Maybe tell them when you get a job offer? It's not likely they are going to take it back on those grounds alone.

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I'm going through the same dilemma now. I just don'tknow. I feel bad not being up front with them about it. But I keep hearing not to tell them.

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I personally wouldn't

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