99 original pregnancy announcement ideas
How to announce a pregnancy in a creative way?
When should you announce your pregnancy?
How to announce that you are pregnant?
Finding out you are pregnant is probably one of the happiest days of a woman’s life. Announcing your pregnancy to your partner, family, friends or colleagues is a very special moment and you may be looking for THE perfect way to share the good news. In this article, we explain when and how to announce a pregnancy and offer you creative, touching or fun ways to spread the good news.
When to announce your pregnancy?
If finding out you're pregnant was probably one of the happiest moments of your life, then the moment you announce it to other people will probably be too. The choice of when to announce your pregnancy is entirely up to you, but it does depend in part on who you announce it to.
For example, you may decide to tell your partner first, especially if you are already experiencing the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy . Parents are often contacted right after, but this may depend on how you plan to announce your pregnancy. The rest of the family and best friends usually come next, and often a little later, less close friends, acquaintances and colleagues.
Some people prefer to wait until they have reached one of the following milestones before announcing a pregnancy to their circle of acquaintances:
- The first trimester . You can of course announce your pregnancy whenever you want, but be aware that many people prefer to wait until the end of the first trimester. Indeed, the risk of miscarriage decreases sharply from this period and many future parents prefer to exercise caution.
- The first ultrasound . You can also choose to wait until you have had your first ultrasound or until you know the sex of your future baby before making your pregnancy announcement. This way, you can kill two birds with one stone or even use the ultrasound photo in your pregnancy announcement!
How to announce a pregnancy?
Before you go and announce the news to the whole world, ask yourself who you want to announce your pregnancy to, in what order and how. For example, you can choose to tell it in person, by phone, virtually, on social media or via a postcard.
The list below shows you the order in which most people notify their friends and family, which may give you some ideas on who to notify and how:
- Your partner. If you didn't find out together, your partner will probably be the first person to know. There are many ways to tell your partner that you're pregnant, and we'll share a few of them in this article.
- Your parents and close family. Everyone’s situation is unique, but you may want to make a pregnancy announcement to your children, your parents, and your partner’s parents (the future grandparents), preferably in person. You can start with your own children, then your parents, your siblings, and finally your close family. Of course, if the family is spread out, you can make a virtual pregnancy announcement.
- Your extended family. You can make your pregnancy announcement to your extended family such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins etc. in person, by video call or by means of an announcement card.
- Your close friends. You can make your pregnancy announcement to your close friends either individually (in person or virtually) or by surprising everyone in a group, for example during a meal together.
- Your boss and coworkers. When you're ready to announce your pregnancy to your coworkers , tell your boss first. When you announce your pregnancy will depend on several factors, such as your type of job, whether your workplace is friendly and family-friendly, whether your belly has already started to grow, and possibly your and the company's preferences regarding maternity and paternity leave.
- Your acquaintances and the rest of the world. These are the friends you only see from time to time or your neighbors to whom you only say hello or goodbye. For these types of people, the best way to announce your pregnancy is probably to do it on social media. However, you can of course also do it in person the next time you see them!
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas to Surprise Your Partner
If your partner wasn't there when you found out you were pregnant, you can give them a surprise pregnancy announcement. Whether you've been trying to get pregnant or it's a surprise, there are plenty of options. For example:
1. Say it with coffee. Order a personalized mug with “I’m pregnant” written on the bottom. When your partner finishes their morning coffee, they’ll discover this beautiful message that will brighten their day.
2. The pregnancy gift. Here's a classic pregnancy announcement idea: Wrap your positive pregnancy test in gift wrap and let your partner open it, perhaps during a romantic evening together.
3. The pregnancy test in plain sight. Think about a place where your partner will spend time, for example in the kitchen or in your bedroom and leave the pregnancy test in plain sight in the fridge or on your bedside table to surprise him.
4. Photo Booth Surprise. Take a series of photos in a booth and announce the news to your partner during the photoshoot. You will surely want to treasure these photos for many years to come and your child will be excited to see them when they are older. It is also a fun pregnancy announcement for your other children.
5. A blind test. For a surprise pregnancy announcement to your partner, you can offer him a culinary blind test: blindfold him and make him taste pureed foods, including baby food jars. Continue until he has guessed what you are trying to tell him.
6. Fun games. If you enjoy having game nights together, why not use the opportunity to make your pregnancy announcement? Charades, “who am I” (where instead of being a celebrity your partner has to guess that you’re pregnant) or word games (where you have to write that you’re pregnant) are all good options.
7. A photoshoot with a professional photographer. You and your partner can write sweet nothings to each other on a slate during a photoshoot. For example, your last message could be “I’m pregnant,” and when you turn around to show each other what you’ve written, the photographer will capture your partner’s reaction.
8. A table for three. Book a table for three instead of two at your favorite restaurant and ask the staff to prepare a plate with “congratulations” written on it and place it at the third guest’s place. Give your partner time to make the connection and enjoy their reaction.
9. The piggy bank. It's never too late to start saving money, so this pregnancy announcement combines business with pleasure. Buy a piggy bank with "baby" written on the side at the store (or make it yourself with decorative materials), put a few coins in it. Give it to your partner and watch their face light up.
10. Diaper delivery. Buy a pack of diapers or wipes online and ask your partner to open the door for the delivery person. If you are home alone, wait for him to come back and open the package together. Your partner may be a little confused when he sees that you ordered baby accessories , but he will eventually understand!
Fun Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
Nobody is stopping you from making an original and offbeat pregnancy announcement. If you like a good laugh, the ideas below might appeal to you, whether you announce the good news on social networks, by email, by post and/or in person:
11. With the kids. Let your kids break the news! Have your oldest child put on a t-shirt or hold a sign that says, for example, “only child” and just below it, “big brother” or “big sister.” Take a picture or ask them to come to a room where family and friends are gathered.
12. With text bubbles. For a little whimsy, pose with text bubbles on which you have written a funny phrase like “there is something brewing” or “future diaper changing pro”.
13. The belly metaphor. Here's a classic but fun pregnancy announcement idea. Put on a t-shirt that simply says "belly" and have your partner hold a sign that says "construction in progress." You can even choose to mimic the style of construction signs and wear hard hats for added originality.
14. The Punchinello Pun. Here's a quirky and original way to announce your pregnancy: take the slang expression "avoir un punchinello dans le tiroir" literally and place a Punchinello puppet in a drawer. Take a picture of yourself with it and share it on social media or by email and wait to see who finds it first.
15. A quote or song lyric with a play on words. If you and your partner have a favorite movie, TV show, song, or book, twist a famous quote or insert a play on words to get your point across. Take a photo or video of yourself and your partner acting out the scene or saying the line and share it with family and friends. For example, you could dance to Justin Bieber’s “Baby.”
16. Eating like babies. Take a picture of yourself and your partner feeding each other baby food. You can make it even more fun by putting bibs around each other's necks and smearing food on each other's faces. Send this pregnancy announcement photo to your family or post it on social media and see who can make the connection first.
17. Go fishing. Go take pictures with your partner or friends and bring fishing rods. Sit next to a river, lake or pond and take a picture of yourself “fishing” for an ultrasound, a sock or a little baby hat or anything that will indicate that a little baby is on the way!
18. A baby backpack. This fun pregnancy announcement is perfect for nature lovers. Pack and put on your hiking bags, then take a picture of yourself holding a third little hiking bag. Post the photo on social media or send it to family and friends. You can even add a cute caption, like “a new peak to conquer” or “on the road to a new adventure.”
19. The little sprout. Take a picture of a little sprout between two already big plants and post it on social media to see who can guess the message first. You can also add a funny text to your pregnancy announcement like “little sprout will become big”.
Heartwarming Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
Here are some sweet pregnancy announcement ideas that are sure to make you say "Ooooh." You can make them into a cute social media post or a lovely email announcement.
20. A clothesline with baby clothes. Collect some onesies and hang them on a clothesline, take a picture and share it on social media. You can also add other baby accessories like socks, little shoes or stuffed animals.
21. Say it with sugar. Make your pregnancy announcement to your coworkers by bringing a box of doughnuts, cupcakes, or muffins to work and announcing that you're pregnant on the box or frosting.
22. With pets. This is a great DIY pregnancy announcement idea. Put a scarf or t-shirt on your cat or dog, or put a chalkboard around their neck that says, “My parents are getting me a human pet.” Everyone loves pictures of animals, which makes this pregnancy announcement a great idea.
23. A photo of your children. If you already have children, why not choose to involve them? This is often a great idea, especially if you add a cute message. For example, you could ask them to pose with a sign that says “Baby due [due date]”. And if you’re not sure of your due date, you can easily calculate it with our online tool .
24. A play on words related to your job. Make a pregnancy announcement that references your job and your partner's job. For example, if you're in IT, you could get t-shirts made with a loading bar to allude to the fact that your baby is growing inside your belly .
25. Children's books. This pregnancy announcement is both cute and very subtle. Take pictures of you and your partner re-reading your favorite children's books and let your family and friends guess.
26. Sun loungers at sunset. If you live near the beach, for example, take a romantic photo of you and your partner in sun loungers at sunset, holding hands. Place a miniature sun lounger between your two chairs.
27. With letters. If you have a board game at home that uses letters, write a message like “I’m pregnant” or “baby on the way” and take a picture of it. Post this picture on social media or send it to announce your pregnancy.
28. Say it with a cake. Everyone loves sugar, so you can't go wrong with this pregnancy announcement. Order a custom cake that you can have written "Guess what?" or "Surprise!" with baby accessories made of icing. You can even request blue or pink icing if you want your pregnancy announcement to double as a gender reveal party . All you have to do is share the cake with your friends, family, or coworkers.
29. With your ultrasound. Many parents-to-be like to use their first ultrasound photos to announce the good news. You have plenty of options for presentation, so let your imagination run wild. The classic version of this pregnancy announcement is to simply hold the ultrasound photos in front of your belly or in front of the camera so that they are clearly visible.
30. With a special baby beach hat. Some couples are seduced by the idea of taking a vacation before the arrival of their newborn. For example, if you go to the beach, take heavenly photos with a hat on your head that says "baby on the way."
Creative and original pregnancy announcement ideas
Sometimes you want to stand out from the crowd and what better way to do that than with a truly original pregnancy announcement? The ideas below will allow you to give a truly original and creative side to your pregnancy announcement that you can then publish on social networks or send by email or by post to your friends and family.
31. The “coming soon” board. This type of pregnancy announcement is getting a lot of attention, and rightly so: it’s super cute! Instead of a classic message like “I’m pregnant,” you can try something more unique like “coming soon” or “coming soon” and arrange baby accessories around the board. This will make your pregnancy announcement a little more mysterious and require a little more thought from people.
32. Pose with a high chair. Pose next to a high chair or with the chair between you and your partner. You can also hold a chalkboard or sign announcing your pregnancy. You will need a high chair at some point after your baby is born, so why not plan ahead and buy one or borrow one from friends to make this pregnancy announcement?
33. Bike and Tricycle. This pregnancy announcement has it all: it's cute, unique, original and fun! There are several possible variations but the idea is that you and your partner are on the same bike, on two bikes or on a tandem, and that you place a small tricycle behind your bike to show that your family is about to grow.
34. Surfing. Here's a fun and original pregnancy announcement idea if you love surfing or paddleboarding. Take a picture of yourself on your surfboard or paddleboard after placing a child-sized board next to you (or between you and your partner).
35. Sand drawings. Go to the beach and doodle in the sand. Make one of the drawings announce your pregnancy, such as simply writing "I'm pregnant" or "baby on the way."
36. The fake marriage proposal. For this, you will need a pacifier and a box for a ring. Ask a friend or a photographer to take a picture of your partner on one knee as if he were proposing to you, except that instead of a ring, he is proposing a pacifier. You can even take several pictures, for example with the pacifier on your finger.
37. Family camping. If you and your family love camping, organize an original photoshoot at a campsite. Set up the tent, make a fire, light a small garland and place a mini tent next to you. You can find videos on the Internet that will show you how to make one with a t-shirt and hangers.
38. A seasonal onesie. You can make your pregnancy announcement during a specific holiday or season and use that to make it more original, for example by decorating a white onesie with a corresponding theme or by placing seasonal objects around it. For example, if it's summer, a beach ball, sunglasses and sandals. If it's winter, a hat, snow, a fir branch. And for New Year's, you can write "a little resolution" on the onesie, for example.
39. The ball costume. Sports fans will appreciate this original and fun pregnancy announcement: have a personalized t-shirt made that looks like a soccer ball, volleyball or basketball depending on your favorite sport and put it on. With the roundness of your belly, you will really look like a ball. All you have to do is take a photo and send your pregnancy announcement.
40. Survival kits. A newborn is no easy feat and what better way to prepare your partner, parents and other family members for this event than to provide them with “survival kits” which could for example contain a t-shirt with “daddy” or “auntie” written on it, essential accessories such as pacifiers, chocolate or cereal bars to survive waking up in the middle of the night or a children’s book.
41. Rubber ducks. Here's a simple yet original pregnancy announcement. Take a picture of yourself and your partner with a bunch of adorable rubber ducks floating around you: on a pier or next to a pool (be careful not to let them wander off if you're out in nature). These cute rubber ducks are often associated with bath time for babies, so your family and friends will probably have no trouble guessing what you want to tell them.
42. The Fine Print. Here's a unique, geeky, and most importantly fun pregnancy announcement idea. Create a custom fake label for something you're giving to your partner, friends, or family, such as a candle, a bottle of wine, or a candy bar. The brand name should read "Always Read the Fine Print" and by reading the fine print on the label, they'll learn the good news.
Virtual Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
Maybe your family or friends live far away. Don’t panic, we live in the digital age and you can definitely organize a virtual pregnancy announcement. All you need to do is schedule a video call with your family and/or friends and choose one of the pregnancy announcements below.
43. Unwrap the gift. Amaze your virtual audience with your baby bump. Tie a ribbon around your belly and announce to your family and friends that you have a gift for them. All you have to do is stand up and show them your belly!
44. Say it with balloons. For this virtual pregnancy announcement idea, you'll need blue and pink helium-filled balloons. Tie a ribbon to each balloon and secure the ribbon to the ground so that when they float, they'll be positioned right behind you. Before you make your virtual call, cover them with something heavy like a blanket, and when you're ready to make your pregnancy announcement, remove the blanket and let the balloons float up to you. You can also use this opportunity to reveal the gender of your baby by choosing balloons that are the same color.
45. With wooden blocks. Here's a pregnancy announcement that will take you back to your own childhood. Get some wooden blocks with letters on them from baby stores, antique stores, or online. Arrange them behind you to form a message, such as "I'm pregnant," and wait for someone to notice.
46. The “coming soon” belly. For this pregnancy announcement and as with the “unpacking” above, you will have to stand up to get the message across. This time, you will have put on a t-shirt that says “coming soon” or “it’s coming soon”. You can even paint directly on your belly if you prefer, but in this case, avoid latex or acrylic paints and be careful to choose paints that are compatible with use on skin.
47. Message T-shirts. This pregnancy announcement is all about surprising your audience with a message on your belly, but this time your partner can get involved. Get yourself some “daddy” and “mommy” t-shirts and when you wake up, your friends and family will find out that you’re about to be parents.
48. Pregnancy announcement riddles. Here's a virtual pregnancy announcement idea that will get your brain working. Prepare a series of riddles with the answer being a baby accessory and make the answer to the last riddle be that you're pregnant. If you like these kinds of games, make it fun and a little challenging but not too challenging: your family and friends still have to be able to figure out the answer!
49. A story. You will need the help of a professional for this pregnancy announcement. Choose a children's book that you love and start reading it to your virtual audience but gradually change the story so that you end up announcing that you are pregnant.
50. Scratch cards. This is a fun idea for a virtual pregnancy announcement, but it requires a little planning. First, you’ll need to order personalized scratch cards in advance that reveal a message of your choosing. If you chose “I’m pregnant,” for example, you’ll need three cards (one card for each word). Then mail the cards to everyone on your virtual call and have them scratch them off together in front of you so they can discover the news.
51. An e-mail announcement to open together. Simply send a pregnancy announcement to everyone on your call and tell them not to open it right away. While you're chatting, ask them to check their email and open it on the count of 3.
52. Baby Crying. For this fun and subtle pregnancy announcement idea, record a baby crying and play it during your call. When you hear it, disappear for a moment and then come back. Wait until someone asks you about the sound before you tell them you're pregnant. However, they may have to hear your "baby" cry a few times before they react.
53. Weird pregnancy cravings. Here’s an announcement idea that’s both offbeat and perfect for a virtual call. While you’re chatting with family and friends, show them that you’re eating foods that are clichés of weird pregnancy cravings: there’s the classic, strawberries, but you can go weirder, like Nutella pickles. Someone is bound to make a comment, and that’s when you’ll tell them you’re pregnant.
Ideas for a 2nd or 3rd pregnancy announcement
If you're pregnant with not your first but your second baby, you can make a slightly different pregnancy announcement that involves, for example, your oldest child, which can be a lot of fun. Here are some ideas to give you some inspiration:
54. Your oldest child's new best friend. Your second pregnancy means your oldest child is getting a new best friend. Write a message like this on a t-shirt or chalkboard for your child to wear.
55. The only child is out of date. Following the same logic, your child will soon no longer be an only child. Here again, you can prepare a t-shirt or a slate illustrating the fact that the title of only child of your eldest child is soon to be out of date.
56. Sidewalk Chalk Art. This pregnancy announcement is perfect for the whole family, whether it’s your second, third, fourth (or even more) pregnancy. Hand out colored chalk to your kids and let them have fun drawing on the sidewalk. Write a pregnancy announcement message in the middle of their drawings and take a picture of it all while your kids continue to draw.
57. Ice Cream Cones. Your child will love this pregnancy announcement! Take a picture of the whole family holding an ice cream cone, except for your child, who will be given two. Quickly snap the picture before the ice cream melts and wait to see who can decode your hidden message.
58. The Snowman Family. If your pregnancy announcement is in the winter, wait until it snows and make a family of snowmen… with a little one to announce that the family is growing.
59. Temporary tattoos. Order custom temporary tattoos and give them to your kids: they usually love them and will be proud to have their picture taken with, for example, “big sister” or “baby on the way” on their arm.
60. Numbered slates. Ask your family to stand side by side according to their ages. Each will hold a slate in their hand, the oldest having the number 1, etc. Your future baby will therefore have the last number. If the youngest of your children (the second to last number) cannot hold two slates, prop it up against the wall next to him and take a picture of everyone. All that will be left to do is to distribute it.
61. Sunset Picnic. Gather your family around a sunset picnic. Spread out a blanket on the ground with some food and baby supplies like a sippy cup and ask a friend to take a picture. You could also add a funny caption like, “We’re gonna need a bigger picnic.”
62. Eldest, youngest. This pregnancy announcement could be suitable for a second or third pregnancy. Have your child(ren) wear a t-shirt corresponding to their current “status”: only child, eldest, youngest… Then cross out that status and write their new status below it. For example, below “only child,” write “eldest” and the youngest will now be number 2. Let the t-shirts announce the news.
63. Big bundle of joy, little bundle of joy. Another pregnancy announcement based on personalized t-shirts to have your children wear, whether you are pregnant with your 2nd or 3rd. If you only have one child at the moment, he or she can wear a t-shirt that says "big bundle of joy" while you hold a baby-sized t-shirt that says "little bundle of joy". If you already have two children, it will be "big", "medium" and "little bundle of joy".
64. Let's go overboard. Be a little humorous when announcing your pregnancy: for example, take a family photo where everyone is wearing a "let's go overboard" t-shirt and holding a baby diaper or an accessory like a rattle or a small rake.
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Twins
Are you expecting twins? Then why not choose one of the pregnancy announcements below for twice the fun? All you have to do is post your photo on social media or send it by email.
65. Birthdates and feet. Take a picture of your and your partner's feet on the sidewalk, having previously chalked your birthdates on the ground in front of you. Draw two pairs of little feet next to you with your due date.
66. Eat for three. Take a picture of yourself holding a bowl with the words “I’m eating for three” written on it. This will also make a great photo to share on social media.
67. Copy and paste. Announce the news with personalized baby t-shirts, such as one with "copied" and "pasted" on the other, or "two" and "for the price of one." The great thing about this idea is that you can reuse these t-shirts after your children are born.
68. Good things come in pairs. Buy two pairs of baby shoes and ask a friend to take a picture of you holding the shoes with your partner to hint at the happy event. You can also use this photo on your pregnancy announcement card if you decide to send one.
69. Twins for Dummies. Make two fake book covers parodying the book series "xxx for Dummies" but with the title "Twins for Dummies" and then take a picture of yourself and your partner reading these books, looking completely lost.
70. Ice cream scoops. Take a large bowl or a small transparent salad bowl in which you will pour two or four large scoops of ice cream. You and your partner can pose next to it, spoons in hand. You can add baby accessories around you to make it easier to guess. Finally, add a funny caption like "we eat for four", "twice as much fun" or "there's a little more, I'll leave it for you".
71. 1+1=4. Get custom t-shirts made that say “1+1=4” and then take a picture of you and your partner, each holding a pair of baby shoes. It will make a cute twin pregnancy announcement .
72. Double Row of Clothes. Take a picture of two rows of identical baby clothes, either lined up on a flat surface or hanging on a clothesline. If you know the gender of your babies, you can choose blue or pink. If you don't know the gender or don't want to announce it, choose any color, but just make sure you have double of everything so people know you're having twins.
73. Two eggs in the nest. Here's a cute pregnancy announcement idea. Simply take two eggs and place them in a bird's nest (which you can make yourself by purchasing materials from a craft store). Take a picture of them to announce that you're pregnant with twins.
74. We're going to have two. You can make up a short sentence that rhymes and ends with "two", for example "we're happy, we're going to have two". All you have to do is print this sentence on a t-shirt, write it on a slate or a sign or simply use it as a caption for your photo.
Ideas for announcing your pregnancy to your family in person
When it comes to announcing your pregnancy to your parents (the grandparents-to-be), there are many possibilities. Basically, a pregnancy announcement to parents or family can be done in any number of ways. Here are some ideas to make this moment special and memorable:
75. Grandpa and Grandma Names. This is one of the most emotional ways to announce your pregnancy in person to your family, but it only applies to your parents and your partner's parents, who will become grandparents. Invite them over to your home to tell them about your pregnancy and ask them, after the surprise, to choose a nickname they would like their grandchild to use to refer to them. To help them, you can write down different ideas on pieces of paper and let them pick them out of a box and think about them. For example, this could be "grandpa", "grandpa", "grandma", "grandma", "grandpa Jeannot" (for the name Jean), etc.
76. Blind Date. This fun pregnancy announcement involves having your parents take off their shoes and blindfolding them. They will then have to try to tie their shoelaces. After the first pair, give them baby shoes instead and get out the camera to film their reaction.
77. A souvenir photo. A surprise pregnancy announcement can leave you with lasting memories. Take a family photo and instead of saying "cheese" or "marmoset", you and your partner will say "we're having a baby". What's really cool about this pregnancy announcement is capturing your family's reactions in photos.
78. Fortune cookies. Ask your bakery/patisserie if they can make you fortune cookies and provide them with the strips of paper with your pregnancy announcement written on them. Order dinner one night with your parents and hand out the cookies.
79. Children's book giveaway. Invite your family over and give each of them a children's book. Tell them that you are giving each of them one of your favorite children's books from your childhood and that they should start practicing reading it. Why? Surprise, you're pregnant.
80. Pizza night. Invite your family over for a pizza party and make your own pizza. Use pieces of pepper or pepperoni to write a message on each pizza, such as “I’m pregnant” or “We’re having a baby.” Watch your family’s reactions.
81. Pregnancy announcement with games. For this pregnancy announcement, organize a games evening: ideally an interactive game, for example with answers to guess. Whether you choose charades, a who am I or a quiz of about twenty questions, one of the answers must be "I am pregnant".
82. The personalized gift. This simple pregnancy announcement is also very moving. Give the future grandparents a personalized gift, for example a pregnancy announcement or a photo of your ultrasound in a photo frame.
83. Scavenger hunt. Invite your family over and have them all arrive at the same time. Place the first clue to your scavenger hunt on the front door. You and your partner will be hidden in one of the rooms with your pregnancy announcement and you can listen to them go from room to room and solve the puzzles. When they find you, tell them the news.
84. Personalized Puzzle. Here's a pregnancy announcement that will delight families who love puzzles. Order a personalized puzzle with few pieces so it doesn't take too long to complete. Spread the pieces out on a table, put on some music, and offer your guests something to nibble on while they work on the puzzle. One of them will end up understanding the message before the puzzle is even finished, and their enthusiasm will be contagious!
85. Sports jerseys. Order a sports jersey for each member of your family with their new “nickname” on the back, such as “dad,” “mom,” “auntie,” “grandpa,” etc. Give the jerseys to everyone when you announce your pregnancy and don’t forget to take lots of fun pictures.
86. The announcement on the plates. Invite your family over for dinner and order personalized plates in advance with a message like "we're having a baby" or "you're going to be a grandpa". Serve everyone a full plate and wait to see their faces light up when they're done eating.
Social Media Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
Most of the pregnancy announcements above can easily be shared on social media, especially if you have to take a photo. The pregnancy announcements below, however, are specifically designed to spread the news on social media:
87. How big is my baby? One way to announce your pregnancy on social media is to take a picture of yourself holding a piece of fruit in front of your belly, with the fruit roughly corresponding to the size of your baby. To find out which fruit or vegetable to use, check out our pregnancy calendar and see what week you are in. For example, if you are 17 weeks pregnant , you will need to pose with a pear.
88. The Row of Shoes. Here's a fun and easy pregnancy announcement idea for social media. Take a picture of a row of shoes: yours, your partner's, and a pair of baby shoes. If you have a dog or cat, take a picture of your feet, your partner's feet, and the dog's or cat's paws next to a small pair of baby socks.
89. A custom image. Ask a graphic designer to create a stylish image with a message like “we’re having a baby” or “the adventure begins on [due date]” or “the family is growing.” You can also create this image yourself and even adjust the dimensions to fit perfectly with Instagram Stories or Facebook banners.
90. The equation. You can also choose to make a funny pregnancy announcement that looks like an equation. Set up a backdrop or wall with a big “+,” “=,” and “3.” You and your partner will stand on either side of the “+” sign and have a friend take a picture of you. If you already have children or are expecting twins or triplets , simply replace the “3” with the corresponding number.
91. Say it with pumpkins. If you're announcing your pregnancy in the fall or around Halloween, try decorating a pumpkin in a way that hints at your pregnancy, or take a picture of a row of pumpkins from largest to smallest.
92. For the love of coffee. If you're crazy about coffee, this pregnancy announcement is for you. Take a picture of two large tumblers or mugs of your favorite coffee with a small espresso cup next to it to symbolize your baby-to-be. Then, all you have to do is share your "babyccino" photo.
93. A movie poster. If you love movies, why not opt for a quirky pregnancy announcement where you and your partner pose for a photo, then rework it into a movie poster with effects, a title, your names and the words “coming soon”.
94. The stroller. Rent or borrow an old-fashioned stroller and pose to announce your pregnancy. You can also dress up like you did at the beginning of the last century and add a sepia filter.
95. Cheers, Mom and Dad. Order two personalized glasses or mugs, with “Mom” written on one and “Dad” on the other (or anyone else in your family’s nickname, like “Auntie”). Take a picture of yourself clinking glasses, trying to drink with your arms intertwined, or drinking coffee while looking exhausted for a bit of humor.
96. Countdown. Take a picture of yourself holding a sign or chalkboard that says “let the countdown begin” with your due date. And if you post this picture on Instagram or Facebook, you can even use the countdown feature on Stories.
97. Watch out for a speed bump. Find a traffic sign that says "speed bump" or "speed bump" and pose next to it, then post the picture on social media. It'll be easier for your friends to guess if your belly has already started to grow.
98. Baby shoes in hand. Take a picture where you and your partner are holding hands, also holding a pair of baby shoes in your fingertips. Then post the picture on social media.
99. Baby on board. This is surely one of the most classic phrases in pregnancy announcements and you can reuse it as much as you want by letting your imagination run wild. Post any photo of your belly, your partner or your family with this phrase in the comments.
We hope that all these pregnancy announcement ideas have sparked your creativity and that you have found the perfect way to surprise your partner, children, family and friends. Pregnancy is an exciting journey and this announcement is just one of the many fascinating milestones that await you. Before long, you can even organize a baby shower with your family and friends to celebrate this beautiful moment.
