It is no secret now that I spent most of 2024 pregnant and I managed to hide it for basically my whole pregnancy without anyone finding out minus who I personally decided to tell.
I decided to share my tips on how I hid my pregnancy to help others for whatever reason they decide to not share the big news these can help no matter how long you decide you want to hide it for.
Clothing and appearance
I opted for loose, flowing clothing like oversized tops and jumpers and towards the end whenever I had people coming over to my house (I rarely left home other than appointments or shopping anyway) I would wear my oodie.
Behaviour
I made sure I had plausible reasons ready for changes in my diet, avoiding alcohol, or even when I was feeling sick with morning sickness (e.g., diet change, medication, or a temporary health issue).
Situational adjustments
I tried to avoid situations where my body might be closely scrutinized. I also reduced social engagements where people might notice physical changes.
Key things to remember:
Health and wellness
It is crucial to maintain regular prenatal care even if you are hiding the pregnancy. Continue to eat healthily and take your prenatal vitamins.
Psychological and social considerations
Even if you're hiding the pregnancy from the general public or online, consider confiding in a trusted friend or family member for support. I told a few trusted friends and family members and only choose to not share on social media and people not in my close circle.
Each situation is unique and while this can help at the start and sometimes right to the end it can be harder to adjust and make work right to the end. I tend to show quite a lot and by 30 weeks pregnant my jumpers when out and about didn’t cut it but I thankfully didn’t run into many people I knew in those situations.
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