A pregnant woman is telling the nurse about her other children's reaction to news of the pregnancy but says she is waiting to tell her toddler until she's further along.Which is the nurse's best response?

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Toddlers have no concept of time, and may not understand when the baby will arrive. Waiting to tell the toddler until the pregnancy is further along may help them better understand the concept and be more prepared for the arrival of the new sibling. The nurse should support the mother's decision and offer any advice or resources for talking to the toddler when the time comes.

A Pregnant Woman Is Telling the Nurse About Her Other