Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy! From the trenches of morning sickness to the glorious bump pictures, you’re in for a wild ride. Now you’re probably looking for some fun and unique pregnancy announcement ideas!
The first thing many of us think of when we find out we’re expecting is “How will I tell my family and friends?” This is likely one of the best things you will ever have to share with those you know and you are probably struggling even to keep it a secret right now!
During this new and exciting adventure, you probably want to announce your pregnancy to those around you in a unique and fun way! Look no further, because here I have some of the best pregnancy announcement ideas. From telling the father of your baby, to your close family and friends, to sharing it on social media! I even included seasonal pregnancy announcement ideas as well as pregnancy announcement ideas with siblings.
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No matter what you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Once you’ve announced your pregnancy to the world, you can move on to all of the other fun things that pregnancy entails. Things such as throwing a gender reveal, discovering what newborn gear you need (we’re looking at you, newborn diaper bag), and even writing up your birth plan!
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When to Announce Your Pregnancy
Choosing the best time to announce your pregnancy is a highly individual choice. What may be good for one person, may be uncomfortable for another.
First, make sure to tell the father of your baby! Ideally, it would be best if you announced your pregnancy to the father as soon as possible after confirming the news. Whether it’s through a surprise announcement or sharing the moment together when taking the test.
Once the father knows you are expecting, you have to decide who you want to tell next, when, and how.
My husband and I chose to tell our closest family members about our pregnancy within a week of finding out ourselves. We did this because we knew that if anything were to go wrong in our pregnancy, we would want their support.
After having gone through two second-trimester miscarriages, I will continue to tell our closest family and friends about our future pregnancies right off the bat. These are the people who I know will be there to lift my husband and me up if we need it during those crucial early weeks of pregnancy.
During the early weeks of pregnancy, you’ll also be thinking of what you want to post on social media to tell the rest of the world! While there are no hard and fast rules, many expectant parents choose to wait until after the first trimester to announce on social media, usually around the 12 to 14-week mark, when the risk of miscarriage decreases. This gives you time to ensure everything is progressing well and reduces the chance of having to share difficult news publicly if complications arise early in the pregnancy.
Whatever timelines you choose, make sure to tailor your announcements to your own comfort level and preferences. And remember, this is your journey—so enjoy every moment of it!
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas to the Father of the Baby
- Gift Bag Surprise: One particularly memorable moment in our journey was when I decided to surprise my partner by placing the positive pregnancy test in a gift bag for him to open when he got home from work. I carefully arranged the test inside a gift bag and excitedly had him sit on the couch to open it right when he got home. Seeing his stunned expression followed by sheer joy and tears of happiness is a moment I will never forget.
- Customized Onesie: Present him with a customized onesie with a message like “Daddy’s MVP” or “Hello Daddy, I can’t wait to meet you.” This can be a sweet and unexpected way to announce the news.
- Scavenger Hunt: Set up a scavenger hunt with clues leading to the big reveal at the end. Each clue can be related to parenthood or the journey ahead, building anticipation until he finally discovers the surprise.
- Pregnancy Test Picture Frame: Place the pregnancy test in a beautifully decorated shadow box. Give it to him as a gift. As he unwraps it, watch his reaction as he realizes what it means.
- Cook his Favorite Meal with a Twist: Prepare his favorite meal but add a special touch by including baby-themed items or a note revealing the pregnancy hidden under his plate.
- Bake a Cake: If your significant other is a lover of sweets, this is perfect for you! Bake a cake and decorate with baby-themed props! Use icing to write out something cute like “Baby in the Oven!”
- Photo Album or Scrapbook: Compile a photo album or scrapbook documenting your journey together so far. End it with the ultrasound picture and a heartfelt message announcing the newest addition to your family.
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas to Close Family and Friends
- Customized Gifts: When it came time to announce our pregnancy to close family, I wanted to make it extra special. I decided to get creative and give each of them a personalized shirt that announced their new titles of grandpa, aunt, and uncle. Seeing their faces light up with joy and excitement as they read the messages on their shirts was a heartwarming moment I’ll always cherish. It was a simple yet meaningful way to share our happiness with those we love most. Other Personalized gifts could be mugs, keychains, or picture frames with phrases like “World’s Best Aunt/Uncle/Grandparent – Coming Soon!”
- Surprise Dinner Party: Host a dinner party with close family and friends. Reveal the news with a toast or by incorporating baby-themed decorations and activities throughout the evening.
- Balloon Box: Fill a box with helium balloons in pink or blue (or both if you’re keeping the gender a surprise). Have your loved ones open it together to reveal the exciting news.
- Movie Night Announcement: Create a movie trailer-style video announcing your pregnancy. Invite your loved ones over for a movie night. Play the video before the movie starts and capture their reactions on camera.
- Family Photo Shoot: Schedule a family photo shoot and coordinate with the photographer to capture the moment when you reveal the pregnancy to your loved ones. Instead of “Say cheese” have everyone say “[Your name] is pregnant!”. The genuine reactions captured in the photos will be priceless.
- Play a Game: Have everyone over for dinner and game night. Set up a game such as Charades or Scrabble where you can rig it so you go first. Then announce the pregnancy by acting or spelling it out.
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Social Media Posts
- Creative Flat Lay: Arrange baby-related items like booties, pacifiers, and a tiny onesie in a flat lay photo. Caption it with “Our greatest adventure begins [Due Date]!”
- Photoshoot with Ultrasound Picture: Have a fun photoshoot of you and the father of your baby by posing with the photos from your first ultrasound!
- Bun in the Oven: Take a playful photo of you and your partner with an actual bun in the oven. Add a caption like “We’ve got a little bun in the oven – Arriving [Due Date]!”
- Baby Shoes: Capture a photo of baby shoes placed next to yours and your partner’s shoes, with the caption “Adding a little sole to our family [Due Date]!” Make it extra cute by getting matching shoes!
- Letterboard Announcement: Write the pregnancy announcement on a letterboard and take a photo with it. Get creative with the message and include details like the due date and any other fun facts. Spruce it up by adding baby items around the letterboard such as baby shoes or a pacifier! This was how we announced our pregnancy with our son!
- Pet Announcement: If you have a furry friend, incorporate them into the announcement by dressing them in a baby-themed outfit or holding a sign that says “Big Brother/Sister – Arriving [Due Date]!”
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for the Holidays
- Valentine’s Day: Write on a valentine “Roses are red, violets are blue, we have a secret, and it involves you! Baby [last name] arriving [due date]”
- St. Patrick’s Day: I’m not sure if any of you used to do this in elementary school, but when I was growing up our teachers would have us build our own “leprechaun traps”. Build a baby-themed leprechaun trap. Announce it by saying “Our lucky little leprechaun arriving [due date]”
- Easter: Hide a note inside of an egg that says “Our little chick is hatching this [due date]”. Have the person you are telling open it. For social media, you can use a letterboard to spell out “we’re egg-specting”! Place a baby’s Easter book, and some bunny ears around the letterboard to make it more fun!
- Fourth of July: Get a fun-themed shirt that says “A little firecracker is on the way!”. Wear it on the Fourth of July. You can find matching shirts that announce your baby is on the way as well. Do a photoshoot with your significant other. You can announce the pregnancy in person to your family and friends and have photos to post online all in one!
- Halloween: Get a pumpkin. Hold it in front of your bump and snap a few photos! Caption it “Adding a little pumpkin to our patch this [due date]”
- Thanksgiving: Get a T-shirt that says “The turkey isn’t the only thing in the oven”. See who notices it first!
- Christmas: If you’re lucky enough to announce your pregnancy around Christmas time, PLEASE have fun with it! I think Christmas pregnancy announcements are some of the cutest! You can dress up a letterboard in so many different ways from grinch theme to candy cane theme. You can bake cookies for the announcement or you can make a Christmas tree ornament. I’ve even seen hilarious matching shirts that say “he forgot to wrap it” on them!
- New Year’s Eve: Ask to pop the bottle of champagne for midnight. Then pull out your own bottle of sparkling cider and say “JK, I’m popping, but not the champagne”
Pregnancy Announcement Ideas with Siblings
- Big Brother/Big Sister T-shirts: Dress your older child in a shirt that says “Big Brother” or “Big Sister“. Capture their reaction as they realize what it means. You can also customize the shirts with the due date or a clever phrase like “Promoted to Big Sister/Brother!”
- Ultrasound Picture Show and Tell: Let your older child proudly show off the ultrasound picture to friends and family. This makes them feel like an important part of the announcement.
- Storybook Surprise: First, create a personalized storybook that tells the tale of how your family is growing. Have the older sibling as the hero or heroine welcoming a new baby into the family.
- Puzzle Piece Announcement: Give your older child a puzzle piece with the words “Big Brother/Sister” written on it. Then, have them complete the puzzle to reveal the big announcement.
- Baby Bump Photoshoot: Include your older child in a fun photoshoot featuring your baby bump. Let them pose with props or hold a sign announcing their upcoming promotion to big sibling.
- Countdown Calendar: Create a countdown calendar with your older child, marking off the days until the baby arrives. This interactive approach builds excitement and anticipation for the new addition.
- Toy Reveal: First, present your older child with a new toy or baby item, such as a doll or baby onesie. Watch as they realize its significance in the announcement.
These pregnancy announcement ideas are just the beginning of the exciting journey ahead. Remember to cherish each moment and celebrate this special time with your loved ones. Enjoy preparing to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world!
Please comment below what you did to announce your pregnancy to family and friends 🙂
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