Because there is so much uncertainty in the family-building process, most of us dont disclose a pregnancy or a potential adoption right away especially to a potential employer. We want privacy to figure out our schedule before making an official announcement. Theres also the unfortunate (and often valid) fear that a company may not be willing to hire you if youre planning to go on leave. Legally , employers are prevented from practicing pregnancy discrimination in hiring, but practically speaking, its very challenging to prove such cases.

If youre considering changing jobs or are currently looking for work, youll want to consider an organizations parental leave policy when making your decision. But according to a survey taken by theSkimm , 60% of job seekers, most of them women, held back on asking questions about leave during their interview process.

HuffPost spoke to a number of employment experts about how to get the information you need without unnecessary risk. Here are some of their recommendations:

Do some internet sleuthing.

You may be able to find the answers to your questions without ever having to bring them up during an interview.

I recommend no one apply for a job without first researching the companys family and medical leave policy and practice, Amy Beacom, founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership and a co-author of The Parental Leave Playbook , told HuffPost.

Every job candidate should look beyond salary ranges when considering a position. Good companies spend an additional 30-40% on the benefits package, Beacom explained. If you give or plan to give care to anyone baby, sick relative, yourself, a parent a strong family and medical leave benefit, combined with flexible work options, is a must.

There are a number of places you can look online for this information. Some companies will share this information publicly on their websites, or it can be found on best places to work rankings or sites like The Muse , Fairygodboss , and Glassdoor , career coach Becca Carnahan told HuffPost.

TheSkimms Show Us Your Leave campaign is another potential source of information. There, you can learn about the leave policies of more than 500 companies and organizations.

If youve been contacted by a recruiter, find the job listing on Indeed.com or LinkedIn. If they are proud of their family-friendly status, theyre going to say so, Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of Human Workplace , told HuffPost.

Some job candidates feel uncertain asking about benefits, but Ryan recommends that you push past this hesitation, given the far-reaching consequences of your decision.

Taking a job actually has more impact on the person than on the company. Obviously, when someone takes a job, thats 100% of their income, she said. It becomes part of their brand, and the job affects their mental health, their physical health, their relationships, etc. So they want to really vet that employer, check them out.