100 Best Pregnancy Announcement Ideas to Share Your News

Growing a family is an amazing experience. Announcing Pregnancy is such a wonderful feeling. The feeling of sharing your happiness with your loved ones. Your family and your friends will appreciate and it makes great memory keepsakes! Maternity announcement or baby announcement are all simple terms for these fun ideas.

Announcing a pregnancy is one of the most exciting moments in life. Whether you’re telling your parents, friends, or sharing the big news on social media, the way you announce it makes the moment even more special. From simple and sweet to funny and creative, there are endless ways to share your joy.

This comprehensive guide is packed with 100 creative ideas for stunning announcement photos, answers to all your burning questions, and expert tips to ensure your reveal is perfect!

Why a Creative Pregnancy Announcement Matters

Beyond simply sharing the news, a thoughtful pregnancy announcement:

• Creates Lasting Memories: These photos and moments become cherished keepsakes for years to come.
• Builds Excitement: A creative reveal sparks joy and anticipation among family and friends.
• Reflects Your Personality: Your announcement can be a beautiful reflection of your unique relationship and journey.
• Generates Engagement: In today’s digital age, a visually appealing announcement often leads to more heartfelt reactions and comments.

Let’s have a look at these photo ideas in no particular order. I have listed a variety of ideas and some photo ideas are shared below.

100 Creative Pregnancy Announcement Photo Ideas

Get ready to be inspired! Here are 100 unique and heartwarming ideas for your pregnancy announcement photos, perfect for social media, cards, or even face-to-face reveals.

Sweet and Simple

• Tiny Shoes: A pair of adorable baby shoes next to yours and your partner’s is symbolic and timeless.
• Ultrasound Snapshot: Hold up your ultrasound photo with excited expressions.
• Coming Soon Sign: A simple chalkboard or letterboard with “Baby [Last Name] – Coming [Due Date Month/Year].”
• Hands Forming a Heart: Your hands and your partner’s hands forming a heart over your bump (if visible) or a baby item.
• Bump Silhouette: A beautiful silhouette shot of your growing bump against a scenic backdrop.
• Counting Fingers and Toes: Use your fingers and your partner’s to show the new count (e.g., 2+1=3).
• The Due Date Calendar: Circle your due date on a calendar with a baby item nearby.
• Hello Baby Mug: A coffee mug with “Hello Baby” or “Mom-to-Be” printed on it.
• Baby’s First Outfit: A cute onesie hanging on a clothesline or laid out.
• Matching T-shirts: T-shirts that say “Mom,” “Dad,” and a tiny “Coming Soon” shirt.
• Balloon Announcement: “Baby on the way” printed balloon.
• Chalkboard Sign: Handwritten announcement with doodles.
• Pregnancy Test Reveal: Subtle but emotional.
• Book Title Prop: “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” in the shot.
• Seasonal Theme: Pumpkins for Fall, flowers for Spring, etc.
• Some other ideas: Incorporate cake topper, Scavenger hunt, Pregnancy card, Only child expiring, Everyone needs a sidekick, Bump ahead and a simple Mark the calendar.

Fun and Playful

• Oops! We Did It Again: A playful take on a surprise pregnancy, perhaps with a surprised expression.
• Bun in the Oven: Open an oven door to reveal a literal “bun” inside.
• Eviction Notice: A playful “Eviction Notice” on an older child’s crib.
• Cravings Photo: Label for craving food, showcasing your current pregnancy cravings (e.g., pickles, ice cream).
• Big Sister/Brother in Training: An older sibling wearing a “Big Brother/Sister in Training” shirt.
• Game Over: Dad with a “player two has entered” shirt or
• Player 3 Has Entered the Game: Perfect for gamer parents.
• Construction Zone: Use cones and hard hats with “Construction Zone: Baby Under Construction” sign.
• Our Little Pumpkin: A fall-themed announcement with pumpkins.
• Movie Poster Style: Create a movie poster for “Baby [Last Name]: The Sequel” or “Coming Soon” design.
• Fortune Cookie Reveal: A fortune cookie opened to reveal “You are going to have a baby.”
• Eating for Two: Mom holding snacks, dad looking surprised.
• Loading Progress Bar: On a sign or shirt.
• Dog with Sign: “Guard dog duty starts [due date].”
• Some other fun phrases to try like Something’s cooking, The fourth is with us and Ice, ice, baby.

Creative and Themed

• Coffee Cups and A Baby Bottle: Two coffee cups and one baby bottle.
• Pet Announcement: Involve your furry friend with a sign like “My humans are getting me a tiny human.”
• Book-Themed: A stack of baby books or a favorite children’s story opened to a relevant page. Similarly, you can use tie and headband as props or books stacked for “Mom,” “Dad,” “Baby.”
• Vacation Reveal: Announce while on a trip with a sign like “Our greatest adventure begins [Due Date].”
• Seasonal Theme: Use props related to the season you’re announcing or due date.
• DIY Banner: A handmade banner with your announcement message.
• Paint Can Reveal: A paint can labeled with “New Room Color” and baby items.
• Scrabble Tiles: Spell out “We’re Pregnant” or “Baby On Board” with Scrabble tiles.
• Chalkboard Art: An elaborate chalkboard drawing with your announcement.
• Baby Shoes and Sneakers: Your running shoes, your partner’s, and a tiny pair of baby sneakers.
• Puzzle Announcement: Send family a custom puzzle to solve.
• Fortune Cookie Reveal: “Baby coming soon” inside.
• Polaroid String: Timeline from dating ? wedding ? baby.
• DIY Balloon Pop: Photo of you mid-pop with confetti.
• Sports Theme: Tiny baby jersey with your team’s name.
• Music Lovers Reveal: Album cover inspired photo.
• Travel Theme: Passport + “Next Adventure: Baby.”
• Sonogram in Flowers: Surrounded by seasonal blooms.

Featuring Siblings and Family

• Sibling “Promoted To” Shirts: Older siblings wearing “Promoted to Big Sister/Brother” shirts. Promoted to middle child, no longer the only child or no longer the youngest child.
• Family Hands Stacked: All family members’ hands stacked, with the smallest hand on top or a tiny hand.
• Children’s Drawing: An older child’s drawing depicting a new baby in the family.
• “Copy Cat” Pose: An older child mimicking a pregnant pose next to mom.
• Bedtime Story: Reading a baby book to an older sibling.
• Family Photo with a Twist: A regular family photo where one person holds a subtle hint (e.g., baby shoes).
• Growing Family Tree: A visual representation of your family tree with a new branch.
• “Adding a Little More Love”: A sweet photo of the family embracing, with hands on mom’s belly.
• Gender Reveal and Announcement Combo: If you know the gender, incorporate it into the announcement.
• Grandparent Reveal: Photos of grandparents reacting to the news.

Unique and Artistic

• Shadow Play: Creative use of shadows to hint at a baby bump or baby items.
• Reflection Photo: A reflection of you and your partner with a tiny baby item.
• First Baby Item: A beautifully styled flat lay of the first baby item you bought.
• Stork Delivery: A whimsical photo with a stork prop or illustration.
• Balloon Message: Balloons spelling out “Baby” or “Due Date.”
• Water Baby: A serene underwater photo showcasing the bump.
• Rustic Theme: Use natural elements like wood, flowers, and greenery.
• Cityscape Announcement: Announce against a beautiful city skyline.
• Star Gazing: A nighttime photo with a “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, do you know how loved you are?” theme.

Seasonal and Holiday Ideas

• Christmas Ornament: “Baby’s first Christmas coming [year]”, Christmas wish list, baby stockings or ornament on the Christmas tree.
• Easter Egg Surprise: Egg with “Hatching soon” or “We’re egg-specting”.
• Halloween Costume Reveal: Mom with skeleton baby bump shirt.
• New Year Countdown: Due date as the “big reveal.”
• Valentine’s Day Theme: Hearts and “Love is growing.”
• Pumpkin Patch Reveal: “Our little pumpkin arriving [due date]” or “Adding a pumpkin to the patch”.
• Summer Beach Announcement: Writing message in the sand.
• Snowy Announcement: Baby booties in the snow.
• Fireworks Reveal: Perfect for July 4th or summer celebrations.
• Thanksgiving Dinner Reveal: Sign: “Extra seat at the table” or “The turkey is not the only thing in the oven”.

Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Family

Guess Who’s Pregnant:

A fun way to announce you are pregnant.

Ten weeks pregnant announcement

Baby Shoes

This is an adorable idea of creating an announcement with pair of shoes.

Our family is growing by two feet

Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Partner

Pregnancy Test Result

I love this dad-to-be photo. It’s a fun way to let everyone know the big news that I am going to be a dad.

Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Older Children

Baby Onesie

This custom clothes idea for the big sister brother and baby on the way.

Big sister pregnancy announcement idea

Big Announcement

Cute idea with siblings and chalkboard frames.

Handwritten Note

Baby number 2 birth announcement using a personal message.

T-Shirt

Only child expires photo idea.

Balloons and Memo Board

Balloons add charm to any photo and make things look festive. Pink and blue balloons and simple DIY chalkboard announcement.

Expecting a baby

Chalk Message

Writing with chalk on the walkway or roadside. Super adorable idea with baby shoes.

Frame

Another fun idea with the siblings.

Adorable pregnancy announcement ideas

Pink or Blue Balloon

Write the due date or simply “coming soon” on the balloons.

Ultrasound Maternity Announcement

Snap a picture of your baby’s first ultrasound photo with a frame.

Twins Pregnancy announcement ideas

Expecting Twins

A fun and hilarious idea!

Cute Pregnancy announcement ideas

Pregnancy Banner

A due date banner pregnancy photo idea.

Baby Trike

Cute pregnancy announcement with baby tricycle.

Funny Pregnancy announcement ideas

Bun in the Oven

A fun canva-style announcement.

Personalized Mug

Baby on the way announcement using accessories like a mug, shoes, baby clothes, tie, headband etc.

A classic announcement

Ultrasound Baby Announcement

A family picture with ultrasound and due date of the baby arriving.

Our Pregnancy Announcement Idea

Social Media Pregnancy Announcement

Finally a simple and easy pregnancy announcement by me.

Our family is so excited. We shared this announcement with our friends.

More Pregnancy Photo Announcements:

For more pregnancy announcement ideas check out part 2 of this short series with equal cuteness kept in mind to select ideas. Best pregnancy photos that can be personalized to share your announcement news.

Common Questions About Pregnancy Announcements

1. When is the best time to announce pregnancy?

Most couples wait until the end of the first trimester (around 12-14 weeks) to announce their pregnancy. This is when the risk of miscarriage significantly decreases. However, it’s a personal choice! Some prefer to share earlier with close family, while others wait longer.

2. Who should you tell first about your pregnancy?

It’s generally recommended to tell your partner first (if they don’t already know!), then immediate family (parents, siblings), followed by close friends. After that, you can broaden your announcement to extended family, colleagues, and social media.

3. How do you announce your pregnancy to your husband/partner?

Make it special! Consider a romantic dinner, a small gift (like baby shoes or a onesie), a handwritten note, or a surprise reveal with a treat like a Dad-to-Be cake.

4. How do you announce pregnancy to grandparents?

Grandparents often love a sentimental reveal. Ideas include:

A framed ultrasound photo.

• A custom onesie saying Grandma/Grandpa Est. [Due Date Year].
• A gift basket with baby items and a card announcing the news.
• Promoted to Grandparents mugs.

5. How do you announce pregnancy at work?

Consider your workplace culture and your relationship with your manager. It’s best to tell your direct manager first, in person, before telling colleagues. Be prepared to discuss your maternity leave plans.

6. What should you write in a pregnancy announcement caption?

Keep it joyful and concise!

• Our hearts are growing by two feet!
• Adventure awaits! Baby [Last Name] arriving [Month/Year].
• We’re adding a little more love to our family. Coming [Month/Year].
• The best things in life come in threes (or fours!).
• Get ready for tiny hands and tiny feet. We’re expecting!

7. Should you do a gender reveal and a pregnancy announcement?

You can do both! Some couples announce their pregnancy first, then host a separate gender reveal later.

Others combine the two into one big announcement if they know the gender early on. It’s entirely up to you!

8. What are some cute ways to announce a second pregnancy?

Focus on the older sibling being “promoted.” Ideas include:

• Only Child Expiring [Month/Year] shirt for the older child.
• Big Brother/Sister in Training photos.
• Our tie-breaker is coming!
• Photos showing the older sibling reading“a baby book to your belly.

9. How can you make your announcement unique?

Incorporate hobbies, pets, family traditions, or seasonal holidays to personalize.

Announcing your pregnancy is a beautiful milestone! Whether you choose a simple, heartfelt reveal or an elaborate themed photoshoot, the most important thing is to celebrate this incredible journey with joy and love. We hope these 50 creative ideas and tips help you create an announcement that you and your loved ones will cherish forever. Congratulations on your exciting news!

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