[header] How to tell your boss you're pregnant [title] Research your company's pregnancy and maternity leave policies before you announce your pregnancy. [step] Consult federal and state requirements regarding medical leave. [substeps] Pose any questions you may have about the policy to your company's human resources director. 
If you don't have a human resources director, turn to the business manager or the person that handles insurance and benefits information for employees. [title] Consider your options concerning the number of weeks of maternity leave you will take and whether you plan to return to work after the baby is born.