Disclose pregnancy during interview?

[CTRN2679]

I have an interview tomorrow for a per diem RN position at a pediatric practice. However, I will be 16 weeks pregnant. Should I disclose my pregnancy during the interview? At time of job offer? After I have been hired? I am very conflicted about what to do, as I don't think I would work very much (or possibly at all) after giving birth. I have previous experience doing this position, so I don't think extensive training would be required. Plus, it's only a per diem position, which doesn't make me feel very obligated to tell them during the interview. But I still want to do the right thing. Would love to hear any advice/feedback. Thanks.

[SoldierNurse22, BSN, RN]

You are not obligated AT ALL to disclose your pregnancy.

In fact, it's ILLEGAL for them to ask you about anything relating to your family unless YOU bring it up!

Considering it's per diem and it sounds like you plan to keep working, I'd keep my mouth shut and eliminate any chance of tilting the odds against you.

[peaceful2100, BSN, RN]

4 years ago I took a chance I was 6 months pregnant and interviewed for RN position in a peds clinic for full time. You couldn't tell I wore black and was still small. I was offered the job, and at that point I felt the need to be honesr. Manager was really impressed and told me no problem. I was graciously given nearly 10 weeks for Maternity leave, it was unpaid, but they wasn't required to give me any leave or even hold my job!