My daughter aged 30 was married for three years.

Unfortunately, both were very unhappy and they got divorced last year.

Part of the reason they decided to end their marriage was the fact that she was unable to fall pregnant.

She went to a doctor who said that there was nothing he could do to help her and that she would never have children.

It was a very sad time for everyone. She then met her current boyfriend and has suddenly fallen pregnant.

She is very excited but I feel so embarrassed.

She has only been divorced for a short while and I don't want to mention the pregnancy to anyone including our family.

They are going to think that we are liars and used her infertility as an excuse to leave her husband, which isn't true.

Confused, Hammanskraal.

I understand your confusion and hesitation in telling your friends and family.

However, it is your daughter's decision as to who she tells and when.

Anyone who loves her will be happy with her news.

The doctor obviously made a mistake and you don't owe anyone any explanation about that.

If anyone should ask you questions about the fact that she has fallen pregnant, when she had been told she couldn't have children, all you need to say is that the baby is a gift from God.

This should be a time of celebration for all of you.