Pregnancy: to disclose or not to disclose during interview process

Hypothetically speaking...if you were applying to jobs and had just gotten through your first trimester of pregnancy, would you disclose that you are pregnant during the interview process? Or wait to accept an offer and then let them know?

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GDO
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I would not disclose it
BmajoR
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Account Executive
I've read some amazing stories of supportive companies going above and beyond in these scenarios, but I've also heard some bad stories too. As a man, I have no authority on this matter. But, if I were your partner, I'd want the company to be supportive so I would encourage you to disclose. 
fidelcashflow
Catalyst
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Account Executive
Transparency. If they are the right company and really want you, it won't matter. My company hired a COO while she was pregnant and she was upfront from the jump. She started and worked for about a month until she went on Mat leave. They didn't care. 
msp_sales
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Full Cycle Sales
I generally agree, but think there’s a lot of grace in the first trimester. There can be many complications that lead to a miscarriage that are quite frankly none of their fucking business. 
happyhunter
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spittin' sunshine
That’s a tough one, but transparency and openness is always the best. I’d wait until I was nearing the final stages or maybe after 1-2 really great interviews (with another one scheduled) and then let them know. Definitely don’t need to drop it on them in the initial HR phone screening or anything like that
DungeonsNDemos
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Rolling 20's all day
As a man and as a non-lawyer (not sure the legality), I don't feel qualified to give my opinion on this. I feel for your predicament though. 
chubbspeterson
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Business Development
If they have any sort of issue with it, would you really want to work there anyways? If they don’t view your relationship with them beyond a 1.5 - 2 year window, then you deserve better anyways! Disclose all day, and congrats on the baby! (hypothetically of course)
JC10X
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Senior Sales Manager
Depends on how supportive the company is. Lots of companies don't like honesty..
NotInterested
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Business Development Manager
I mean, yeah you should probs mention it. I am a woman and I would let them know. There's no shame. If they didn't want me because of it then I don't want to work at said company. Bye Felicia. 
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
@spicyrecruiter so what happened when you told them you were pregnant? 
ManifestSuccess
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Account Executive
I'm a guy, so my opinion may not be what anyone is looking for on this topic, but here is my take in case it helps anyone.
When I think of all the things a company will not disclose to you before you make a full commitment to them, with the expectation of being an "at-will" employee that can be fired for no cause while doing 50 hours of work for 40 hours pay and answering Slack messages until you go to bed each day.....I feel like you should not feel like you need to disclose this very personal thing to anyone. And it's early for a pregnancy anyways. Many women don't even tell friends and family until at least after the first trimester. And even then I don't think you should feel obligated to tell a potential employer.
I can even imagine that a potential employer would not want to actually know for fear that they do not choose you and you could use it against them in a discrimination case. I know they aren't allowed by law to even ask about it.

A good employer should have solid processes to account for any potential that any new employee may start for them and potentially have to be away. Things happen. Life happens. People get sick, get pregnant, and everything in between. They should be able to handle it. It is perfectly human to get pregnant and have a family.
And a hypothetical "Congratulations" on your potential new family member!
SPT
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Director, Channel Sales & Partner Alliances
Definitely do not talk about your pregnancy. It's none of their damn business. When you're about 3 months from due date give them a heads-up that you will need some time off.
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