Determining exactly when a woman has become pregnant has improved significantly in recent decades, but despite the increased accuracy, many of us believe we are supposed to keep it a secret until after 12 weeks.
But where does this idea come from? The Quicky investigates whether there is there a legitimate medical reason to keep it quiet during the first trimester, or based purely on old superstitions.
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CREDITS
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Guests:
Stephanie - Soon-to-be-mum who decided to share her pregnancy news within the first trimester
Dr Vicki Woodward - Obstetrician at The Royal Women's Hospital in Victoria
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