How do I tell my parents that my girlfriend is pregnant?

She's not starting to show, she is bloated. Which admittedly can make a woman look pretty pregnant, but she won't get bigger than she is right now for quite a while.

Tell parents when you both feel ready (some couples tell right away, some after they see the heartbeat on ultrasound, some after the first trimester) and tell it like it is: good news, not shameful news.

That is indeed bloating and she could go until around 20-ish weeks without getting any bigger. If she wants to hide it past that point, loose shirts may help for a few weeks. If you and your girlfriend feel ready to tell them now then maybe you could buy one of those "World's best Grandma/Grandpa" bibs and give it to them as a gift ;) But if you think cute gestures may not go over so well, just straight up tell them. If they're not excited at first, they probably will be when the shock wears off (that's what happened in my family and I was 18 at the time).

I've heard a lot of couples wait until after the 12 week mark because apparently spontaneous miscarriage is much less likely once you've passed that point. Some people want the support of family if that happens, so they tell everyone early. Others wait because they don't want to have to tell everyone the bad news after getting everyone excited.

Easy Just tell them . What are you waiting for. They may be delighted. If not then don't worry. Just get on with your lives and take care of the baby.

Personally I think you're both old enough now that her pregnancy wouldnt be a scandal. I think you should just break the news to them whenever youre ready. They'll probably be happy to welcome a grandkid.

you are both adults. her pregnancy is not their business.