Pregnant while interviewing for jobs

[Drfunnyteeth]

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Hello,

Looking for some thoughts and advice here. Long story short, I'm 10 weeks pregnant while looking for an associate dentist position. I wasn't planning to be looking for a new job at this moment, but it wasn't working with my last office.
I worry about when and how to tell a new employer. I don't think I should have to tell them while interviewing, especially since it is still a bit early on and anything could happen. I need to work, so just waiting until after I give birth isn't an option for me (I wouldn't mind a several months vacation).
I am avoiding offices where it would possibly really put them in a bind when I need to go on maternity leave in 7 months, but I also don't want zero offers because I tell them I'm pregnant.

I have considered temping, but I've seen zero postings in my area. Other options would be exams for military events traveling around the state.
I've gotten some offers, but if I accept, then the question is when to tell them - 16 weeks? 20?
So, I'm looking for some thoughts. Has anyone been in a similar position? What did you do?

Kind words please! It's a stressful situation. Thank you!

 

[niko472]

Honestly, do corporate. They have a revolving door of associates and won’t care so much if you leave or are unable to do certain things. They will also provide you with a nice daily so if you want to coast you can.

You can leave after you give birth if you find a good private office - but in my experience good offices are tricky to come by and so that will take some time.

 

[Drfunnyteeth]

so many of the "private" offices here have been purchased by a DSO. I think 4 of the offices I interviewed with were owned by one but run by a dentist.