The 12 Week Silence: Why We Still Keep Early Pregnancy A Secret

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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