The question is delicate, so it is better if you prepare for the conversation in advance. More, of course, morally, because labor rights during pregnancy are protected by law (if there is an employment contract).

If the boss is a woman , then she will quickly understand and accept your situation, if only because she herself is a woman and probably also has children. It is more difficult with men, they are more vulnerable to such statements. But in any case, it must be said so that it is possible to pick up a replacement for you in a timely manner. If, moreover, after maternity leave you plan to continue working in this company and even achieve career growth , then it is in your interests to notify your position in time, thus maintaining loyalty from the management.

“On time” is desirable before the pregnancy becomes obvious to everyone. So you, at least, get ahead of those employees who may apply for your place, and do not miss the chance to take advantage of your interesting position. After all, toxicosis, for example, can cause lateness to work, in addition, pregnant women are often scattered, sometimes they experience emotional swings. So "specially gifted" colleagues can use these facts against you.

The actual voicing of information will depend, among other things, on your temperament. The most daring present a "surprise", as they say, on the forehead. Someone modestly writes on a piece of paper, someone enlists the support of a colleague or department head (if the relationship between you is good). In general, weigh which method will be more convenient in your case.

Social guarantees for pregnant women

Under labor law, pregnancy leave is granted 70 days before the birth, and is considered to have expired 70 calendar days after the birth of the child, accompanied by the payment of state social insurance benefits. Dismissal of a pregnant woman is not allowed, except when the company ceases to operate. This is evidenced by article 261 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. The same article contains a clause on a fixed-term contract. If the contract expires during pregnancy, then (on your application) it must be renewed until the entitlement to maternity leave begins.

A pregnant employee is not allowed to work at night, overtime work and business trips are also unacceptable.

An important point: if you and your employer have concluded not an employment contract, but a civil law one (for example, a contract for the provision of services), then keep in mind that pension contributions will be made to you, but social insurance is not provided in this case. Accordingly, maternity benefits are not paid. Therefore, be careful when registering an employment relationship in order to know if you can count on a social package . If you have doubts and questions, please refer to the Labor Code.