Pregnancy announcement ideas to help you share the good news your way.

When you learn you’re pregnant, chances are you’d want to share the exciting news with your loved ones. These pregnancy announcement ideas add a personal touch, allowing you to deliver the news in a more personal and memorable way. What’s more, these can help make your announcement even more exciting with the addition of surprise elements. From letting you celebrate a new life to gathering support for your journey, these pregnancy announcement ideas are good sources of inspiration.

DIY pregnancy announcement ideas.

For a personalized and cost-effective approach to announcing the big news, look to these DIY pregnancy announcement ideas for inspiration.

Game on.

Share a love of video games? Dress up as characters from your favorite video game or make an announcement poster or banner inspired by the video games you like.

A custom poster.

Take inspiration from your favorite movies. Make your own custom movie poster and add a fun, quirky, pregnancy-related spin to it.

A stack of baby books.

Use baby books as props in your photos. The best part is you can read or give these books to your little one later on.

Start saving.

Customize a piggy bank by adding your pregnancy announcement on the side. Add some coins. Give the piggy bank to your partner. Watch their expression change from puzzlement to delight.

Get planting.

Planting a tree in your backyard can be part of a new family tradition. It could be a way to celebrate the addition of a new member, or you could use it to symbolize growth. And because your tree grows with your child, you can take photos every year as part of your new family tradition.

Pregnancy announcement ideas for grandparents.

Recognize the unique and special bond that your parents will share with their grandchild through these pregnancy announcement ideas for grandparents. These double as heartwarming gifts that help build excitement for your parents’ new roles.

A cute pregnancy announcement card.

This always does the trick. Include cute illustrations, funny puns, or a copy of the sonogram. Write a sweet message to complete this simple yet heartwarming pregnancy announcement card. Use Adobe Express to easily make beautiful pregnancy announcement cards that’ll melt the recipients’ hearts.

Congrats on your promotion.

Surprise your parents with a card or gift that congratulates them on their promotion. Watch their puzzled expressions before breaking the news that they’re going to be grandparents.

Choose your moniker.

If you and your parents have a great sense of humor, why ask them to come up with unique grandparent names?

Scratch cards.

Scratch-off games are fun to play. Surprise grandparents-to-be with custom scratch cards. There are several online tutorials on how you can make the scratch-off paint mixture at home.

Let the countdown begin.

Share the exciting news of your baby’s birth with a countdown photo. Once you know your due date, count down the days until your child’s birth. Snap a photo and add something like “X days/weeks until you become grandparents.”

Cute pregnancy announcement ideas.

Spread joy and warmth with these cute pregnancy announcement ideas. They’re also a great way to get your pets or kids involved.

There’s something cooking.

Invite friends and family to dinner, then casually drop hints of your pregnancy. Share pregnancy-related jokes or puns. Write it in flour. Arrange ingredients to form the word “baby,” or sit everyone down and tell them outright.

A piece of the puzzle.

You’ll need to order a custom puzzle for this to work. Invite your loved ones to try to put it together. Don’t forget to record or take photos of their reaction once they get the message.

Get your pets involved.

If you’re planning a photoshoot, get your pets involved. For example, make a custom banner that says “big sister/brother” and place it beside your fur baby. Next to your fur baby, you can place a pregnancy announcement poster.

Baby items on display.

This is a classic, but it still provides a lot of room for creativity. Some expecting parents do flat lays of baby items, while some take photos of onesies and baby booties hanging on a clothesline.

A collective effort.

If you already have kids, ask them to help you make a pregnancy announcement. They can hold the sonogram, wear “big sister/brother” shirts, or ask them to hold a sign that announces your pregnancy.

Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas.

Make your exciting announcement even more festive with the help of these Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas.

A gift basket with a little extra something.

Give personalized gifts to your loved ones this Christmas and include a special addition like a framed sonogram.

An ugly Christmas sweater.

This is a Christmas staple and is a fun way to make memorable Christmas pregnancy announcements.

Christmas colors.

Incorporate Christmas colors into your pregnancy announcement cards, posters, or banners.

The gift.

Tie a red ribbon around your belly to make a big bow. Ask your loved ones to gather around, telling them that you’ll be giving them a gift. Then, show them your baby bump, aka the gift.

Pregnancy-related ornaments.

Purchase or make your own pregnancy-related Christmas tree ornaments. These could include your due date, a sweet message, or a pregnancy-related joke if you have a great sense of humor.

Pregnancy announcement ideas for husband.

Your pregnancy announcement is something that’s private and personal. Make the reveal more memorable and meaningful for your partner with these pregnancy announcement ideas for your husband.

A custom t-shirt.

Make a personalized shirt telling your partner that he’s going to be a dad.

A sonogram card.

This is a classic that’s super simple to make. Create a sonogram card with a sweet message just for your partner, or make several copies to share with your loved ones.

What a pleasant surprise.

You’ll need a mug with a personalized message for this. Serve a cup of coffee, and as your husband finishes his drink, he’ll be able to read your surprise message.

The dad-to-be survival kit.

Give your husband a survival kit containing essentials that will help him adjust to his new role, like comfy pants, a custom storybook (with him as the protagonist), his favorite beverage, or his childhood treats.

Sweets to the sweet.

Say it with a box of sweets. Whip up a batch of sugar cookies in the shape of baby items. Include a large sugar cookie that can accommodate your pregnancy announcement message.

Pregnancy announcement photo ideas.

These pregnancy announcement photo ideas will knock your announcement out of the park. Whether you’ll be sharing your snaps on social media or keeping them private, these ideas will help you capture memories that last a lifetime.

Document your journey.

This pregnancy announcement photo idea will take some time to complete, but it will all be worth it. Create a photo series of your pregnancy journey, starting from when you first learned you were pregnant, leading up to the days or weeks before delivery. You can choose to stop there or continue this project after the birth of your child.

Give me a sign.

Make use of personalized signs in your pregnancy announcement photos.

Use props.

Props make a lot of difference to your photos, and they’re perfect for when you want to add a dash of humor to your pregnancy announcement.

Highlight the bump.

Ask your photographer to take several photos, including photos that showcase your baby bump.

Wear different outfits.

If you want to go the extra mile, have your photos taken at different locations that are meaningful to you and your partner. For example, the first location could be where the two of you had your first date. Then, prepare bright-colored outfits that highlight your baby bump.

Fall pregnancy announcement ideas.

Make use of fun seasonal themes and beautiful outdoor sceneries with these fall pregnancy announcement ideas.

Curated playlist.

Make a playlist featuring songs with “baby” in them. Take it a step further by making a custom album cover. For example, you can make a photo collage of baby things or baby photos of you and your partner.

Fall colors.

When making your fall pregnancy announcement card or poster, use fall colors like red, brown, golden yellow, and orange-red.

Go rustic.

Incorporate natural elements into your fall pregnancy announcement. For example, you can take a photo of a wooden box with a custom message surrounded by flowers. Or give custom wooden coasters as gifts to your loved ones.

Nature at its finest.

Use nature as a backdrop for your pregnancy announcement photos. For example, have your photos taken at a local park, beach, or botanical garden.

The golden hour.

Fall is such a dramatic season, with leaves changing colors and softer natural light. And when you take photos during the golden hour, you can accentuate the colors of the season for better contrast and shadows in photos. You can also wait for the blue hour and take advantage of its soft blue light and moody atmosphere for stunning, dreamlike photos.

Pregnancy announcement ideas for family.

Create an unforgettable emotional experience with your loved ones. These pregnancy announcement ideas for the family will allow your loved ones and close friends to celebrate your pregnancy together.

Send out custom calendars.

Make a calendar and mark your due date to give your loved ones something to look forward to.

Riddle me this.

Keep things fun and gamify your pregnancy announcement. Come up with creative riddles that hint at your pregnancy.

Tell your story.

Have a knack for writing? Why not tell the story of your pregnancy journey, complete with custom illustrations?

Matching shirts.

Have custom shirts made, and ask your loved ones to wear them for a family photoshoot.

Family scavenger hunt.

Leave clues, challenges, and riddles throughout your house for players to find. Include items that hint at your pregnancy, like baby shoes or onesies, near the end of the scavenger hunt.

Funny pregnancy announcement ideas.

Showcase your sense of humor and add a lighthearted touch to your announcement with these funny pregnancy announcement ideas.

Do a taste test.

Prepare a spread of different foods. Include baby foods and ask your partner to do a blindfolded taste test. See if they can guess the food and figure out what you’re trying to say.

Weird cravings.

With pregnancy comes weird cravings. When you’re with family, drop hints by saying that you’re craving something weird like pickles and ice cream, peanut butter and pickles, or soy sauce and bananas.

Charades.

Gamify your announcement with a round of charades, best played with your loved ones.

Hilarious and relatable.

Take funny or candid photos throughout your pregnancy journey. Pick the most hilarious and relatable one to share with your loved ones.

Put the spotlight on your pregnancy cravings.

Snap photos of all the snacks you’re craving for. The weirder the snack, the better.

Halloween pregnancy announcement ideas.

Get into the holiday spirit and add a healthy dose of spooky fun to your pregnancy announcement with these Halloween pregnancy announcement ideas.

Pumpkin season.

Carve pumpkins to share your message. Then, take a cute photo of you and your partner posing while posing the pumpkins.

The horror.

Take inspiration from xenomorphs with this one. Take a shirt, cut holes in it, and stick doll limbs into these holes. Make it look as if the baby’s limbs are emerging from your belly.

Skeleton party.

Dress up as skeletons and paint a baby skeleton on your shirt or belly.

Mummy dearest.

Take advantage of this pun for your Halloween pregnancy announcement. Dress up as a mummy and have a photo taken of you holding a sonogram or showing off your baby bump.

Your favorite horror movie or TV show.

Add elements from your favorite horror films, like tropes, to make a homemade horror short.

Easter pregnancy announcement ideas.

Celebrate Easter in a new and different way by sharing the delightful news of your pregnancy. These Easter pregnancy announcement ideas will help make your Easter celebrations eggs-tra special.

Pun in the oven.

You can include Easter-related puns like “egg-specting” or “eggs-cited” in your pregnancy announcement.

Egg reveal.

Make a papier-mâché egg with a message or sonogram inside. If the egg is big enough, you may even want to include your pregnancy test.

Hot cross buns.

Hot cross buns are an Easter tradition, so why not put a funny and light-hearted spin on these Easter staples for your pregnancy announcement?

Friendship bracelets.

This is a cute way to share the good news with your loved ones. Plus, there’s an old-school charm to friendship bracelets. Make each one even more special by adding a nice pregnancy announcement card.

Send flowers to your loved ones.

Along with custom cards or well-designed flyers announcing your pregnancy.

Simple pregnancy announcement ideas.

Want to keep your announcement simple yet impactful? These simple pregnancy announcement ideas can help you out.

Use letterboards.

They’re accessible and super easy to customize, allowing you to “write” any message you want.

Illustrated pregnancy cards.

If you’re an artist or art enthusiast, an illustrated card is a great way to showcase your passions while sharing the big news about your pregnancy.

Host a pizza party.

Order or make homemade pizzas. Arrange the toppings so that they spell out words like “I’m pregnant”, “We’re expecting”, or “baby”.

Add a meaningful quote.

Add a pregnancy or parenthood-related quote to your pregnancy announcement card.

Old-school chalk art.

Make chalk art in your yard and take a photo of it to use in your pregnancy announcement card.

Surprise pregnancy announcement ideas.

These surprise pregnancy announcement ideas will help you make—and capture—genuine and unforgettable moments. Aside from their shock value, these ideas are customizable, so you can tailor your pick to fit your needs best in any setting or group.

Special delivery.

Order baby essentials like diapers and onesies. Have them delivered to your address and ask your partner to receive the boxes. Open the box with them and see how they react.

Icing on the cake.

Plan a garden party or brunch. For this, you need to have a cake or cupcakes that spell out your pregnancy announcement message. Bring out the cake and watch your guests’ expressions.

Spill the beans.

Organize a surprise party for your partner or loved ones, then once they’ve settled in, surprise them (again) by spilling the beans. Or invite your loved ones over for a photoshoot. Before your photo is taken, share your pregnancy announcement. You’re guaranteed to capture several funny, touching, and surprising reactions in your photos.

You’ve got mail.

Instead of a package, you’ll be surprising family members with a letter “written” by your baby. Use the customizable letter templates from Adobe Express to quickly and easily make beautiful personalized letters.

Breaking news.

Make your own newspaper with your pregnancy as the headline. Leave it around the house for your guests to find. Flyers also work well for this surprise pregnancy announcement idea.

Tips to make your pregnancy announcement extra special.

Follow these tips to make your pregnancy announcement even more meaningful for you and your loved ones.

• Share only when you’re ready. If you’re not yet ready to share your pregnancy announcement with work colleagues, for example, then that’s totally okay. Don’t feel pressured into spilling the beans.

• Let your partner know ASAP. If you didn’t find out about the pregnancy together, it’s best to tell your partner about the good news right away.

• Time your announcement properly. If you’re working, you have to decide when to announce your pregnancy at work. Discuss your plans with your partner first. Once you’ve reached an agreement with the timing and approach, the next step is to inform your supervisor or manager to allow them to make the necessary accommodations.

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