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Is it permissible to announce a pregnancy immediately after embryo implantation, even if the success of the procedure has not yet been confirmed, in order to avoid questions from family and to protect the child psychologically?

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It is permissible for a woman to announce her pregnancy after the fertilized egg has been implanted in her womb. Otherwise, it is permissible to use tawriyah (deliberate ambiguity) by intending her " حمل " ( حمل means both "pregnancy" and "carrying") to mean carrying household burdens or belongings. Deliberate lying is not permissible unless there is a compelling interest that cannot be achieved through tawriyah.

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