Dr. Emma Basch Featured in The Bump: How to Navigate Pregnancy and Protect Your Privacy During the Holidays
The holiday season can feel especially overwhelming when you’re newly pregnant and not quite ready to share the news. In a recent feature by The Bump, Dr. Emma Basch, PsyD—Washington, DC–based clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal and reproductive mental health—offers grounded, compassionate guidance for navigating early pregnancy with confidence and emotional care.
Dr. Basch reminds expectant parents that they are under no obligation to disclose their pregnancy before they’re ready, even amid curious relatives, social gatherings and holiday pressures. She encourages individuals to honor their boundaries, protect their emotional wellbeing and remember that their comfort matters. The piece covers everything from declining alcohol without raising suspicions to managing morning sickness discreetly, setting limits with family and responding to unsolicited advice with clarity and confidence.
This resource provides supportive, real-world scripts and strategies to help pregnant individuals move through the season with ease, agency and self-compassion.