How should I tell HR?

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I recently got hired to my new job, it’s an office job. I’ve been working for 3 weeks now. Tomorrow I am 16 weeks pregnant, I plan to email HR tomorrow as well (we are working from home) but I’m unsure what to say. lol any ideas?

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Legally they don't need to know right away,  I asked my doctor to write a letter stating that I was pregnant

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I wouldn’t say anything until after your probation period or until you need a note for accommodations from your doctor.

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i did not have to tell HR directly i told my manager who i love and she just told the other managers for me pretty much everyone was happy etc & my hr person was so excited and told me to just let her know when i’m leaving etc. the only thing is that i told them at 21 weeks so i felt so bad because i did not tell them for so long, how you wanna tell them depends on your relationship with them

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i do recommend telling them asap though only because as you go further along you maybe will need more accommodations, i thought i would be fine because i had had zero symptoms until recently im almost 24 weeks and it feels so hot for me like my body temp is always high, always out of breath, leg cramps if i sit for too long etc. i work for an amazing company so i can go to the restroom whenever, take extra breaks, eat whenever i’m hungry etc and these are all things i could’ve been taking advantage of had i told them earlier

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Do you have a probation period? 
You won't be entitled to FMLA if you just started because you'll be there less than a year. Do they offer voluntary maternity leave? Or are you going to basically have to hope for them to keep your job or take less or no leave?
I would try to figure out what your expectations are, and focus the conversation that you're committed to your job and wanted to give them as much notice as possible so you can do whatever is necessary to make it easier for them. Basically focus the conversation on your job commitment vs your own logistics and wishes.

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I would wait until the probationary period is over. They technically don't need a reason to let you go as its a trial period.

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Do they do reviews?  If so, I’d wait until after that point so if they suddenly decide that you don’t “fit” their company after you tell them you’re pregnant, you can let hr know you were indeed a good fit until you mentioned pregnancy.  I used to work for an employment lawyer so just saying this is as a precautionary xx

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