Need a sweet and creative way to announce your happy news? There are dozens of captions, photos and props to inspire your pregnancy announcement.
Use these ideas to tell your partner, close family, friends and the world on social media.
There are over 60 ideas for pictures, captions and stunts to do for your family – we think you’ll find a magical way to let everyone know your family is about to grow.
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Pregnancy announcements for social media
When it comes to a social media announcement, you will want it to be super visual, with some snappy or heartfelt words to accompany it.
Often you will hardly need to say a thing – a picture can tell a thousands words after all!
Here are some ideas for getting the best images for your social media announcement – you’ll find dozens of caption ideas at the end of this article!
Sweet flatlay
It’s become increasingly popular to use simple flatlay images with a letterboard and props such as your scan picture to tell the world you are pregnant.
You can buy digital pregnant flatlay announcement images, which you then personalise with your own words and dates.
Letterboard
Letter boards are a great way to announce your pregnancy!
You could put together an announcement with the letters and leave it in your home, then invite your relatives over and see if they spot it.
Alternatively you could send it to them as a gift, or take a photo of yourself with the letter board announcement and send that.
There are some great letter board pregnancy quote ideas on this post.
Cute photoshoot
You don’t need to have a baby bump in order to take a cute photo celebrating your happy news.
A scan photo makes the perfect prop, of course, but there are plenty of other options too – a babygro, pair of baby shoes, two big watermelons and a mini-watermelon, etc.
We’ll get to more ideas for your photos shortly.
Get the pets involved
Get your four-legged friends involved on the action by putting them at the centre of your announcement photoshoot.
You could use a sign, or get a bandana to put around their neck that says “promoted to big brother/sister”.
Pregnancy announcement ideas for family
Want to surprise and delight your family? Check out these cute ways to let them know a baby is on the way.
Personalised onesie
There are tons of announcement onesies you can get. There are so many options for what you can have written on the onesie, which of course speaks for itself even without the words written on them!
You may want to go simple with a phrase simply saying when your baby is due.
Alternatively you could go with a funny option, which is especially great if your parents or grandparents have a good sense of humour.
You could also choose something sentimental such as “I’ve got the world’s best grandparents”.
Wrap it up in some gift wrap and make it look beautiful then surprise them with the gift.
Cute greetings card
There are tons of pregnancy announcement cards out there including many you can get personalised.
If you can add a photo, you could add a scan photo or a picture of your positive pregnancy test to the card along with a personalised message.
There are also scratch greetings cards where your loved one needs to reveal the surprise by scratching part of the card away.
I love this sweet heart card. The avocado one is also great fun!
A greetings card announcing your pregnancy is a great option if you are many miles away from your loved ones and telling them in person is difficult.
So that you don’t miss their reaction to the gift, you could ask them to get on a video message with you when they open the card (although of course this could give the surprise away so make sure you come up with a good story to throw them off the scent!).
There are some fun and sweet pregnancy announcement quotes you could use on a greetings card over on this post.
Pregnancy announcement surprise video
Why not try creating a video made up of clips from you and your partner growing up and joint family occasions where everyone was together.
Show it to your relatives saying it’s something you made to remember happy family days. Then at the end of the video, add in a message saying your family is growing.
You could include a clip of you wearing a pregnancy announcement T-shirt, or holding up your positive pregnancy test.
If you do choose this option, don’t forget to film your family’s reaction!
Frame and wrap a scan picture
If you haven’t had your first scan just yet, you could take a photo of your positive pregnancy test and wrap that up.
One nice idea is to get a personalised frame with I love you “grandma” or “uncle” on it depending on who you are gifting it to. Once the baby is born, your relative can then swap out the scan picture for a picture of the baby.
Scratch cards
These scratch cards are a cool novelty way of letting people know you are pregnant!
If you want to tell a group of family members you are pregnant in person, you could hand these all out at a family party and get everyone to reveal them at the same time.
Wear an announcement maternity top
If you’re seeing your family in person to tell them your happy news then a cool maternity top revealing you are expecting can be great fun.
Wear it under a cardigan or coat, then find a moment to reveal it and see everyone’s faces click what’s going on.
If you are trying to do a long distance pregnancy announcement then wear the top for a video call. If they don’t notice right away, try standing up and asking if they like your new outfit!
Personalised cute mug or glass
Get them a mug or a glass with world’s best grandpa or auntie on it. This is a lovely gift that will remind them everyday that they have a little baby coming into the family very soon.
You can also get personalised announcement insulated coffee cups and flasks. So you can choose a type of gift that suits the person you are buying it for.
Pet bandana
Let your pet do the talking with a personalised bandana!
Cats probably won’t be a huge fan of dressing up (or they won’t be if they’re anything like my cat), so this one works best with dogs.
Baby spoon
Let them know your happy news with one of these cute personalised baby spoons.
It will make them smile every time they open the cutlery draw, or they can display it somewhere they will see it every day in their home.
Give it to them in a fun way by placing it on the table before you all sit down for a meal, or serve it with tea and see how long it takes them to notice.
A personalised bracelet
Jewellery is a lovely gift for any occasion, but a bracelet reminding your mother or mother-in-law that she’s going to be a grandma is a lovely gesture. It also works for aunts, uncles and anyone else in your family!
In terms of the personalised message, you could write the due date and the word grandma. Of course due dates can turn out to be wrong, in fact more often than not they do, so you could simply put the month and year or just the year.
Keyring
A keyring with a personalised message engraved on it makes a lovely gift for grandparents and other relatives too.
Jigsaw puzzle
A puzzle is a fun novelty way of letting people know the happy news.
It’s a fun way of announcing your pregnancy when you can’t do it in person, as your relatives will probably be confused at first by the arrival of a jigsaw puzzle in the post.
Say it on a cake
Get everyone together for a party and then unveil your happy news using a cake with a personalised cake topper on it.
It could say “we’re having a baby” or “baby Smith due 2020”.
Organise a special lunch
If you want to tell a number of family members at the same time – which is a good idea if you don’t want to upset anyone by having them find out from somebody else – then a party is a great idea.
Get them all together with some food and treats, then raise a toast and reveal the happy news.
You could also try idea number 3 on this list, the personalised video, which you could show to everyone and let it do the big reveal for you.
Personalised baby bibs
There are some cute baby bibs with messages like “I love my grandpa” that would make a lovely gift to reveal you’re expecting.
Wrap them up and deliver them in person, or send them as a nice surprise in the mail.
Baby book
Start encouraging the baby bonding process by buying a book that your family member can read to the little one.
It could be a personalised book aimed specifically at one relative such as grandma, or just a copy of a family favourite baby book. Include a personalised message inside saying you can’t wait for your loved one to read to the new baby when they are born plus the due date.
Say it with wine
Gift them with a bottle of wine featuring a label announcing your happy news!
There are lots of different companies out there offering wine with personalised announcement labels. You could get it delivered to you so you can hand it over in person or have it deliver to their home, which is especially handy if you need to do a long distance pregnancy announcement.
I have some free pregnancy announcement wine labels you can use.
A personalised top for them
Get them a top with a personalised message such as “world’s best auntie”.
Wrap it up and present it to them as a special gift.
Send them cookies
You can order some cute baby cookies which feature your happy news spelled out in icing.
Many biscuit delivery companies will do a box with different types of biscuits, so you can get a couple shaped as rattles or onesies, with one large one featuring the pregnancy announcement written in icing.
Make a countdown board
You can order a personalised countdown board featuring a chalk section where your relative can note the number of days left.
If you want to save a bit of money, find a simple chalkboard and write your announcement on there with a countdown at the end so your family member can amend the days as your due date gets closer.
Send a new family tree
Get a family tree printed featuring a space for the newborn baby about to arrive into your family!
This is a great pregnancy announcement idea if you want to do it long distance by post, but also works great as a gift given to your loved one in person.
Clothes on the line
Hang some items of clothing on your laundry line outside, but add a baby onesie in the middle! You could get a personalised one that reads “Baby [your surname]”.
Seasonal pregnancy announcement ideas
If you want to add a little seasonal twist to your pregnancy announcement then try these fun seasonal ideas.
Fall
Pumpkin Patch Reveal
Line up pumpkins for each family member — big ones for parents, and a mini one for baby, labeled “Baby [Last Name] arriving [Month]”.
“Falling for Baby”: Pose in autumn leaves with a chalkboard or letterboard that reads: “Falling for our little one. Baby due [Month]”.
Apple orchard: Snap a photo at an apple orchard with a sign that says, “The apple of our eye is arriving soon!”
Cosy sweaters: Wear cosy sweaters with a sign or caption: “Adding a little pumpkin spice to our lives. Baby due [Month]!”
Ultrasound in a leaf pile: Place your ultrasound photo in a pile of colorful fall leaves with baby shoes or a onesie.
“Thankful“: Use a sign that says: “So thankful for our newest blessing – Baby [Last Name] due [Month]” with fall decor or a Thanksgiving table.
Little Pumpkin: Carve “Baby” and the due month into a pumpkin, or place the ultrasound inside a hollowed one for a dramatic reveal.
Autumn wreath: Hang an autumn-themed wreath on your front door with a banner: “Baby [Last Name] coming soon!”
“Little Boo” Halloween: Dress up in costumes with a baby onesie that says “Little Boo Due [Month]”, or pose with a letterboard that reads “No tricks, just a treat! Baby arriving soon.”
Winter
Snowy Sonogram
Place your ultrasound in the snow with baby booties, a knit hat, or mittens. Add a caption like “Baby on ice, arriving [Month]!”
“Our Little Snowflake”: Use a snowflake-themed onesie or sign that says: “Our little snowflake is on the way – due [Month]”.
Christmas tree reveal: Hang a custom ornament with “Baby [Last Name] – Coming [Year]” and take a photo of it on your tree.
Matching PJs: Take a cosy photo in matching holiday pajamas with a baby-sized pair and a caption like: “The more the merrier – Baby due [Month]!”
Hot cocoa: Hold mugs of hot cocoa with a tiny mug or bottle in between. Add marshmallows and a caption: “Something sweet is brewing…”
New Year countdown: Use a sparkly sign that says: “Our resolution: become parents. Baby arriving [Year]!”
Stocking surprise: Hang a mini stocking on the mantle labeled “Baby” with the due date, alongside the family’s stockings.
“Bumpin’ Through the Snow”: If you’re showing, pose in snow-covered surroundings with a sign that reads: “Bumpin’ through the snow – baby due [Month]!”
Holiday lights reveal: Wrap yourselves in twinkle lights and hold a sign: “The brightest light of all is coming soon!”
Wrapped gift: Wrap a small box with baby shoes or a onesie inside and add a tag: “Do not open until [Due Month]”.
Summer
On the beach: I love this sunny and bright photo idea, and the baby scan does all the work for you!
Via Sarah.
“Our Greatest Adventure Begins”: Write your announcement in the sand near the shoreline and snap a photo with baby shoes, sunglasses, and a mini sunhat next to it.
Popsicle or ice cream: Hold a popsicle or ice cream cone with a little one beside it labeled “Coming Soon” or “Baby [Last Name] – Melting Hearts Summer [Year]”.
“Bump Ahead” pool float: Pose by the pool with a float shaped like a baby bottle, duck, or with a sign reading “Bump Ahead” — super cute in swimwear or a summer dress.
Lemonade stand twist: Set up a DIY lemonade stand with a sign that says “Adding a new lemon to our stand! Baby due [Month/Year]”.
Beach ball reveal: Write your announcement on a beach ball and toss it in the air or have kids hold it proudly with “Big Brother/Sister” shirts.
“Suns Out, Bump’s Out” photo shoot: Take a picture in a sunny park or garden wearing a summery outfit that shows off your growing bump, with a chalkboard sign showing the due date.
Watermelon: Hold a slice of watermelon with a small one beside it and a sign: “Don’t eat watermelon seeds! Baby due [Month]”.
Fireworks or 4th of July announcement: If announcing around Independence Day, use sparklers or fireworks in the background with a sign: “Our little firecracker arrives [Month/Year]!”
Sunglasses and sonogram: Lay out sunglasses for the whole family (including baby-sized ones!) with a sonogram photo and text: “Future beach bum arriving soon”.
Ice cream topping: Host a backyard BBQ or ice cream party and let guests discover the news at the toppings bar, with a sign: “Two scoops of joy coming soon!”
Cute pregnancy announcement captions
A pregnancy is something to be celebrated! Spark all the feels for your good news with these sentimental and cheerful pregnancy captions.
- We’ve been busy as a bee, and now there are three.
- Girl or boy, we cannot say. But he/she is definitely on the way!
- And baby makes 3.
- You + me = 3.
- Our family is growing by two feet.
- We made a wish and you came true.
- The day we waited for is finally here.
- The best is yet to come. (due date)
- A grand adventure is about to begin in (month, year).
- Pink or blue?
- Future bookworm on the way. – perfect for parents who love to read! Pair it with a picture of you with a book.
- Best present ever. Coming (due date). – This one is fab to use for a Christmas baby.
- Dreams do come true.
- Here we grow again! – Perfect for a second or third baby announcement.
- Every child begins the world again – Henry David Thoreau.
- Ten little fingers, ten perfect toes, fill our hearts with love that overflows.
- Plus one. Our family is getting a little bigger. Arriving in (due date).
- I’m in love with a human I haven’t met yet.
- If I am thinking correctly, a new baby is probably, undoubtedly the grandest gift that could ever be -Winnie the Pooh
- Have you heard the buzz? Our little honey is arriving (Due Date).
- Who knew that such small feet could leave such big imprints on your heart.
- The butterflies you used to give me turned into little feet.
- First we had each other, then we had you, Now we have everything.
- Happiness is on its way.
- Sweet pea is now making us a family of three.
- First came love, then came you.
- Bump it up! We’re expecting!
- We’re going to need another passport!
Funny pregnancy announcement captions
- You can stop asking when we’re going to have a baby now…
- Best oops ever.
- I like big bumps and I cannot lie.
- Officially outnumbered.
- What’s one more?
- Every superhero needs a sidekick. (use this quote with a picture of your family pet, dressed in a cape if you can convince them, or with an older child dressed up as a superhero)
- We’re adding a new little pumpkin to our patch.
- We are pregnant. Don’t be sad for us, it was on purpose!
- New tax deduction, coming in (due date).
- We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.
- We’re going to need a bigger boat.
- Baby has entered the chat.
- I declare pregnancy!
- We’re on the ride of our lives!
- The battle for mama’s attention begins (month, year).
- Say hello to my little friend.
- I grow humans. What’s your super power? – Use this one alongside a picture of you dressed as your favourite superhero!
- Pretty soon we’ll need a minivan. We’re adding another to our clan.
- Bun in the oven. Baking until (month, year).
- The fourth is with us. Empire expanding (month year). – This one is for a fourth child, or also works for a second child too.
- Only child. Expiring (Month, year).
- Break out the pickles and ice cream.
- More laundry expected (due date). – Use this one with a picture of your washing line!
- We’re having a baby! I’m 99 per cent sure (father’s name) is the father!
- (Insert year of due date) The year I grow a human, but still can’t keep my plants alive!
- Pregnant AF.
- We’re going to need a bigger car. – use this one with a photo of you next to your car holding your scan image.
- Love makes the belly go round.
- Future beach bum – Sea you in (DATE). – Use this with a picture of you at the beach!
- Looks like “Netflix and chill” went a bit too far!
- Player Number 3 has entered the game! – use this one with an image of you gaming for extra fun!
