45 pregnancy announcement ideas for the big news.

Your complete list of fun baby announcement ideas.

When you’re ready to announce that you’re expecting, you want to do it in a special way. After all, it’s one of the most wonderful things you’ve ever gotten to share.

If you’ve seen one too many hand-hearts over bellies on Instagram and want to share your news in a unique or special way, this list has everything you need.

From DIY pregnancy announcement ideas to ingenious ways to surprise your family, choose your favorites below and get started on your own announcement cards, letters, and more, right here in Adobe Express.

When you’re ready to announce that you’re expecting, you want it to be special and meaningful. After all, it’s one of life’s beautiful moments. If you want to share your news in a unique or heartfelt way, this list has everything you need.

From DIY pregnancy announcement ideas to ingenious ways to surprise your family, choose your favourites from our lists and use Adobe Express to get started on your own announcement. You can also personalise your announcement for a baby girl or baby boy, if you choose to share the gender.

DIY ideas that are anything but typical.

DIY pregnancy announcements are the most unique baby announcement ideas, because each has the touch of the person (or couple) making it.

Most of these ideas can be photographed and used in printed and digital pregnancy announcements. Others can be filmed and shared as Instagram stories or in private video messages to family and friends.

Read them all and consider trying more than one for the different people you want to tell.

Word game tile message.

If you’re a fan of Scrabble, turn the tiles into an announcement message.

“Loading...” t-shirt.

Print “loading...” onto the belly of a t-shirt to represent the future digital native growing inside.

Baby blocks message.

Buy a set of wooden baby blocks and spell your announcement out.

Origami stork announcement video.

If you love origami, write your announcement on a piece of origami paper. Film yourself folding it into a stork, then unfold it to reveal the message: “Baby on the way!”

Custom riddle.

Write your own pregnancy riddle. For example, “What’s heard by heartbeat but never by voice?” or “Who am I with every day but I’ve never met?”

Calendar video.

Mark your expected due date in a calendar then film yourself flipping from the current month to your due date. Zoom in on the due date in the video’s final frame.

Movie poster message.

Choose a character from your favourite movie and create a poster. Make it look like the character is saying the announcement.

Photo collage.

Make a photo collage of the baby items you’ve already collected. The collage itself becomes your announcement.

Drone banner.

If you own a drone, make your own announcement banner, hang it to the drone then fly it around and capture the moment. It will be an unexpected way to get the message out.

Cute and funny pregnancy announcement ideas.

These announcements are heartwarming and full of joy. They often highlight how tiny newborns are, the first baby items you collect or meaningful symbols of new beginnings. These ideas can be photographed and turned into a fun Instagram post to share your exciting news with family and friends.

Clothesline sign.

Hang a baby onesie on your clothesline between your usual laundry. Add a sign say, “Look who’s arriving soon.”

Nursery door sign.

If you’ve prepared a nursery at home, hang a sign inside or on the door that says, “Coming soon.”

Get your pet involved.

Dress up your dog or cat with a sign that says, “They’re getting me a tiny human.”

Gamer.

Love gaming? Create a fun announcement with a game screen that says, “Player 3 has entered the game.”

Recipe for a happy family.

Write a recipe called “Happiness” with ingredients like “1 part you, 1 part me” and instructions that say, “Bake for 9 months.”

Twin pregnancy (or more).

If you’re expecting twins, triplets or more, make it extra fun. Try an announcement that says, “Eating for three!” (or more). It might take a moment for people to realise you’re having more than one baby.

Pregnancy announcement ideas for partner surprises.

If you find out you’re pregnant first, why not make it a special surprise for your partner? Here are some fun and creative ideas for your pregnancy reveal.

Baby-themed gift.

Gift your partner something baby-related like a pacifier or baby shoes. Watch the surprise turn into excitement.

Gift-wrapped pregnancy test.

Wrap your positive pregnancy test as a gift and watch the reaction when your partner opens it.

Pregnancy bookmark.

Make a custom bookmark with your announcement then leave it in whatever book your partner is reading.

Baby announcement coupon.

Make a coupon that says, “Redeem in 9 months: A baby.”

Surprise sweet treats.

Treat your partner to something sweet like cupcakes with baby-themed toppers – think cradle, milk bottle or booties.

A letter.

Write your partner a heartfelt letter sharing your excitement and what this news means to you both.

A photo frame with a placeholder.

Wrap a nice photo frame with a placeholder paper behind the glass that says, “Insert baby picture here soon.”

Parenting books.

Gift your partner a parenting book with a heartfelt inscription inside.

Paper in the pocket.

Hide a note with the news in a pocket of something you know your partner is about to wear.

Second pregnancy announcement ideas.

Announcing baby number two (or three or more) is just as exciting as the first time. These ideas often include your older child, creating meaningful moments for your family and friends.

Browse through these announcement ideas and decide how you’d like to share your news. Capture them as photos or videos and send them on WhatsApp for a fun and memorable reveal.

No more “only child.”

Make a shirt for your firstborn that says “Only child” with “Only” crossed out followed by your next baby’s estimated due date.

Balloon words.

Have your older child hold balloons that spell out “Big brother” or “Big sister.” Or open a box filled with helium balloons that spell “Baby” as you capture the moment.

Playtime.

Have your firstborn play with toys and add a caption like, “Playmate coming soon.”

Superhero and sidekick.

Dress up your older child as a superhero, take photos and add a caption like, “Every superhero needs a sidekick – coming soon!”

Family shoes.

Line up everyone’s shoes and add a pair of baby shoes at the end. Caption it with something cute like, “Here we GROW again.”

Sibling books.

Gift your older child a book about being a sibling and capture the reaction.

Colouring page.

Make a colouring page with “I’m going to be a big brother (or big sister)” written on it. Let your child colour it and capture the final moments.

Big brother / sister certificate.

Design a certificate for your child that says, “Official bhaiyya (didi)” and have them strike a pose with it.

Pregnancy announcement ideas for family.

Sharing your pregnancy news with family is always special. These ideas help you create a memorable moment for future grandparents, uncles, aunts and more.

Message on dessert.

Invite family over and serve a dessert with your announcement. It could be a cake with “We’re expecting!” written in frosting – one of the simplest pregnancy announcement cake ideas – or any sweet treat with your special message.

Name plate reveals.

As a thoughtful pregnancy announcement idea for grandparents, set out place cards during a family meal that say, “Future dadi/nani,” or “Future dada/nana” (or the terms your family uses for grandparents). Watch their faces light up as they discover the surprise.

Family newsletter.

Create a family newsletter with your pregnancy announcement at the top or in the centre to draw attention to it. Then send it to them over WhatsApp on your family group chat or individually.

Virtual announcement.

If your family is far away, host a video call. Send them an e-card with your announcement while you’re all online. Watch their reactions.

Pregnancy announcement photoshoot ideas.

Get creative with your pregnancy announcement photos to make them uniquely yours. These ideas go beyond typical studio shoots and can even be used in baby shower invites or kept as a cherished memento.

Expecting signage.

Create a sign that says “Expecting” with your due date. Take photos holding it or standing next to it.

Photos with props.

Take a series of photos, each holding something symbolic like an ultrasound photo or a baby book. As a fun prop, you can also create a unique calendar with the estimated due month highlighted.

In the nursery.

Use the baby’s future room as the backdrop for a cozy, homey photoshoot.

Ultrasound focus.

Use your ultrasound photos in creative ways. Hang them on a clothesline, frame them or hold them during your photoshoot.

Children’s books library.

Create a mini library of children’s books and take photos of you and your partner in front of it.

Balloon words.

Use letter shaped balloons or paint letters on regular balloons to spell “Baby” for a fun backdrop.

Footprints on sand.

Press baby booties into the sand to create tiny footprints. Walk alongside them leaving your own footprints for a symbolic photo.

Seedling symbolism.

Set up a shot with two plants and a tiny seedling in the middle. You and your partner stand in the background, slightly blurred.

Silhouette pose.

Capture silhouettes of you and your partner. Try facing each other or take the photo with your partner’s hands on your belly for a beautiful effect.

Useful things to know.

Here are some tips to help you make your pregnancy announcement memorable and meaningful.

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