Life is all about the company you keep. When it’s time to announce the company you’re going to keep for the next nine months, you want to do it in the most memorable way possible, right? Announce your anticipated bundle of joy with the perfect pregnancy announcement!
We have lots of sweet ideas to share! But before we get started, you might have a few questions, and fortunately, we have answers!
When is the best time to announce my pregnancy?
When it’s time to share your big news with family and friends, the excitement is overflowing! There are so many fun things to do: gather adorable baby clothes, decorate the nursery, plan a baby shower!
While everyone’s circumstances differ (some prefer to announce a pregnancy sooner) most expectant parents tell their families when they’re between four and eight weeks. However, the most common time to announce a pregnancy publicly is around 12 weeks; this is generally the time when a pregnancy is in the “safe zone” from a medical perspective.
Fun tip: Do whatever you feel comfortable with! There really is no right or wrong answer here. Of course, you may want to tell the future grandparents before the big news hits social media!
You may also be wondering when you should start shopping for baby things? Don’t worry, we have you covered here too! Just check out our article on when to buy baby stuff.
What is the best way to announce my pregnancy?
With technology at your fingertips, you can spread the news far and wide about your impending arrival through social media, text, and email. Think Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Email, etc. And remember – you can also use the phone!
It depends on how private or public you wish your baby announcement to be. And who knows? Maybe there’s one mean person from high school you don’t want snooping around in your private life. So, feel free to be as selective (and creative) as you want to be – the sky’s the limit! No matter your inclination – funny, clever, or heartfelt – this is your special moment to announce to the world who’s moving in with you sometime between now and the next six months!
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How do I choose a baby announcement that reflects my personality and lifestyle?
Depending on who you want to send the baby announcement to, and how you want to proclaim your good news, there are so many choices. The most important thing about your pregnancy announcement is to have fun with it!
To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of creative ways to share your big reveal. The following baby announcements are so inspiring and inventive! And we’ve gathered them all here so you can orchestrate your big reveal in the way that suits you best.
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#1. Christmas Gift Theme
What better way to announce your pregnancy than as a perfect Christmas gift for loved ones? Ramp up excitement by telling future grandparents, aunts, and uncles to anticipate a most special surprise coming soon!
#2. Custom Puzzle
Custom puzzles are a fun, interactive way for everyone to participate in an exciting pregnancy announcement. Watch the suspense build as loved ones piece together the upcoming arrival of a brand new baby!
#3. Bun in the Oven
Build tradition into your pregnancy announcement by placing a bun in the oven for your family and friends to discover. This idea is a simple yet effective way to inform everyone about your new arrival.
#4. Movie Poster
Whether you are creative or just a movie buff, designing a movie poster for a pregnancy announcement is easy. Use photos of you and your partner and include details that reveal your baby’s upcoming ‘release date.’
#5. Seasonal Theme
Seasonal themes are terrific ways to announce your pregnancy to friends and family. You can focus on elements like easter eggs, spring flowers, autumn leaves, or snowflakes to make it unique.
#6. Pet Announcement
If you have a pet in your home, let them announce it for you! Have your pet wear a sign telling everyone about the exciting new arrival.
#7. Calendar-Style Announcement
For parents-to-be who want to keep their pregnancy announcement simple, try using a calendar as a visual aid. Mark the due date of the baby’s arrival on a calendar and take a photo to share with friends and family.
#8. Game Begins for Player Number Three
A game-themed pregnancy reveal is perfect for individuals who love playing games. Include playing cards, game pieces, poker chips, or digital controllers in your announcement.
#9. Goodbye Sleep, Hello Cuddles!
Add some humor to your announcement by poking fun at the lack of sleep you’ll get once the baby arrives. Of course, welcoming cuddles will make up for it in the end!
#10. Big Sister/Brother Reveal
For families with children already, let the children reveal your exciting news! They can wear shirts that say Big Sister/Brother or hold a sign that announces they have a new sibling coming soon.
#11. Scratch Cards
Custom scratch cards are a fun, interactive way to announce your pregnancy. These unique cards can reveal any details you want once you scratch them off, such as the baby’s due date.
#12. Balloon Pop
A balloon is a terrific way to reveal the exciting news of a new baby coming. You can include a message announcing the pregnancy once it’s popped or add colored confetti to have the baby’s gender revealed simultaneously.
#13. Custom T-Shirts
Have custom t-shirts made with a pregnancy announcement to share your news. Try sayings like ‘Eating for Two’ or ‘Dad est. 2024’ to hint at a new family member coming soon.
#14. Book Theme
Try including popular baby books like Goodnight Moon, or I’ll Love You Forever with a note declaring your baby’s expected arrival date.
#15. Recipe Card
Hand out homemade ‘baby making’ recipe cards to family and friends to reveal your big news. Include ingredients like love and patience; don’t forget to add a due date!
#16. Doggone cute! Adding to the litter
Dog lovers unite! Bringing Fido into the picture is the perfect way to announce you have a new “puppy” to love. We love this one because, just like your dog, your new baby is an important part of the family.
#17. Growing the pumpkin patch
When you are adding another pumpkin to the patch, this is a clever way to add some pumpkin “spice” to your announcement.
#18. No returns! No exchanges!
This is a simple yet very effective way to announce your big news. And you have the receipt to prove it!
#19. No wine until _______________.
Go ahead and raise a glass to toast your impending arrival. (Just make sure it is filled with water or milk, not wine!)
#20. Another cutie is due
If you are expanding the family tree, this is the perfect way to announce the new branch!
#21. A walk down a different aisle!
It’s time to stock up on all those baby essentials! Be sure to tell your family and friends with this fun-filled photo.
#22. When you can no longer keep it a secret…
….it’s time to spill the beans! What a creative way to tell your family and friends what’s brewing.
#23. Save the date!
This is the perfect baby announcement for the couple who likes to plan. Mark your calendars and be ready!
#24. Better than a Hallmark card
When you care enough to deliver the very best baby announcement, this card says it all.
#25. It’s time for a new adventure
Life is an adventure. Now you can announce your new partner in fun.
#26. The wait is over!
You never gave up because great things take time! There were struggles, but you never quit. Giving up was never an option.
#27. The letterboard lets you spell it out exactly as you desire
What can we say? This is just too cute for words!
#28. For those who proudly serve
Just found out you’re pregnant? We salute you! Get ready to announce your new little soldier with this oh-so-adorable pregnancy announcement that will surely get high ranks.
#29. New baby on the way
This just speaks for itself. No words required.
#30. ‘Tis the Season
You can spread holiday cheer with this festive baby announcement. Here comes Santa Claus with some exciting news!
#31. Say it with a balloon
When you are ready to pop, why not announce a new baby with a balloon?
#32. What happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletoe..
…for about nine months! You made a wish, and now it’s coming true!
#33. Genuinely romantic
First two became one, and then two became three. We adore this one for its romantic flair.
#34. You’ve got little shoes to fill!
It just doesn’t get any cuter than this!
#35. Under construction.
Estimated timeline? Nine months! What a perfect way to announce you are building your family.
#36. It’s going to be a full house
Don’t you know what causes this? Just one more to love!
#37. Best.Catch.Ever
Proving good things come to those who bait!
#38. We’ve got mail!
A special delivery for YOU! An exciting baby announcement for THEM! A package deal!
#39. It’s okay. We’re eating and drinking for two now.
Tell them you are celebrating the occasion!
#40. Guess what’s inside the box!
When they cannot handle the suspense any longer, let them discover what’s inside the box. After all, a surprise is the greatest gift we can get in life!
