This April Fools' Day, think twice before pulling a pregnancy prank

Infertility and pregnancy loss are very real.
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Nicole Gallucci
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As April Fools' Day nears and people start planning elaborate ways to prank their loved ones, it's crucial to consider the impact your joke might have on others.

An image circulating on Facebook calls out a common April Fools' Day prank -- faking a pregnancy announcement -- and urges people to be considerate of those with infertility or pregnancy loss struggles.


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Occupy Breastfeeding posted the image below on Facebook to remind everyone that pregnancy "is not a joke."

With over 28K likes and 130K shares, it's clear that the image has already struck a chord with many users.

This April 1, have fun, but be sure to think before you prank.

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Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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