You’re expecting! Some women share the news with friends and family right away. Others wait until the end of the first trimester or for a time in the pregnancy when it just feels right.
There is no right way to announce your pregnancy and no right way to do it. Sometimes you just need a little inspiration or a few ideas of what others have tried to create your own unique pregnancy reveal idea.
At South Miami OG-GYN Associates, our goal is to support you through every step of your pregnancy, even before you make your first pregnancy announcement. If you think you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, schedule an appointment with one of our obstetricians in South Miami or Downtown Doral today.
Announcing Pregnancy to Family and Friends:
Choosing a time for a pregnancy announcement is a personal choice. However, many women prefer to wait until after the first trimester passes or until the gender of the baby is known. This is because by this time, the risk of a miscarriage is reduced, and knowing if it’s a boy or girl can make the announcement that much more special.
When you’ve decided when to announce a pregnancy, you may want to share the news with your parents and closest family first. If you have close friends and colleagues, you may also want to share the news privately with them before making any public announcements on social media.
How To Announce a Pregnancy: 15 In-Person Ideas
Whether you’re announcing a pregnancy to family and friends or on your social media, there are dozens of clever ways to share the news. Here are 15 creative in-person pregnancy reveal ideas.
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Pregnancy Reveal T-Shirt
With so many clever pregnancy reveal t-shirts out there, there’s sure to be one that has just the right tone and creativity for you. For inspiration, check out these announcement shirts on Etsy, or get creative and design your own!
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Creative Photoshoot
A professional and creative photoshoot can be a beautiful yet subtle way of announcing a pregnancy to family or friends. From a simple setup with just you and your partner to a more elaborate shoot with the whole family, a photo can capture just the right message.
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Personalized Announcement Drinkware
Turn your pregnancy announcement into a gift that lasts. Custom coffee mugs and wine glasses can be great pregnancy reveal ideas for new grandparents and aunts, and uncles. Say something as simple as “Promoted to Grandpa,” or opt for a gender-revealing color-changing mug.
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“Lottery” Scratch Tickets
Everyone loves to try their hand at a scratch ticket. Surprise your friends and family with these custom fake lottery tickets. They’ll scratch them and be instantly surprised at what’s revealed.
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Box of Munchkin Donuts
A simple box of munchkin donuts with a little note reading “we’re expecting our little munchkin on…” can be a very sweet and simple pregnancy announcement. Just prepare the note and grab a box on your way to share the news!
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Custom Can Coolers
If you’re throwing a summer party by the pool, these custom can coolers can be a sneaky way to reveal your news to your guests. Get them in different colors and with different sayings to reveal as much or as little as you’d like, and wait for the questions to start.
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Custom Dessert or Candy Surprise
A cake with a pregnancy announcement inscribed on the top or custom-printed chocolates can make a sweet surprise for friends and family. Whether you use them for the big reveal or as part of the celebration afterward, this tasty reveal idea will surely impress.
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Greeting Card with Their New “Title” (Aunt, Grandma, etc.)
Does someone special in your life live far away or can’t be present at the reveal, consider an old-fashioned greeting card. We just love the one that reads, “Your official promotion notice!” It’s such a personal way to announce the news.
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“Bun in the Oven” and Other Baking Keepsakes
This ‘bun in the oven’ candle and personalized pie plate can make great gifts for those special family members in your life. If it’s their birthday or a holiday, surprise them with a wrapped gift and wait for them to open it. They’ll have no idea they’re receiving a double gift.
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“Family Picture” Surprise Announcement Video
If you want to get the whole family unwittingly involved in your pregnancy announcement, this is how to do it. At a family gathering, get everyone together for a photo, and have the person taking it press ‘record.’ When everyone says ‘cheese,’ shout, ‘we’re pregnant,’ and capture the surprise on video! Then you can share the moment with your far-away family and friends on social media or via What’s App.
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Fancy, Handwritten Note – Hand-Delivered
Handwritten notes never go out of style. If you have someone in your life that you want to share your news with in a special way, opt for a handwritten note on good stationery with a smooth ink pen. Elevate the note even further with a custom wax seal.
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Custom Holiday Ornament
If the holidays are right around the corner, a custom holiday ornament can be a cute and simple addition to a pregnancy announcement.
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Pregnancy Announcement Puzzle
Puzzle lovers in the family will love putting together this particular puzzle. Surprise your family with the news piece-by-piece.
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Baby Announcement “Crack Me” Quail Egg
Announce a pregnancy or gender reveal with a unique “crack me” quail egg. Your family will not only be cracked up by the egg but by the custom note inside!
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Custom Candle
A funny custom candle can be a great, lighthearted way to share your news with loved ones. Give them something they can cherish and celebrate each time they light it up.
Clever Pregnancy Reveal Ideas for Social Media
Sharing the exciting news with your friends and followers on social media is a must for many. From creative captions to clever photos and arrangements, your options for creating a special social announcement are virtually limitless.
Here are Some Cute Captions for Sharing a Sonogram Photo:
- “See you soon”
- “You + Me = three”
- “First came love, then came you.”
- “Even miracles take a little time.
Some of the Best Hashtags:
#babyontheway #impregnant #pregnancyannouncement #genderreveal #itsaboy #itsagirl
Other Gender Reveal Announcement Ideas:
- Pregnancy reveal t-shirt: Take a photo of you and your partner wearing cute custom t-shirts revealing the news.
- Balloons: A photo of you and your partner with a simple blue, pink, or clear balloon with custom lettering can make for an elegant social media reveal.
- Siblings: If you already have children, get them together for a photo beside a letterboard or with a custom shirt announcing the news. A child sharing a note that says “no longer an only child” will attract celebratory comments.
- Starbucks coffees: If you and your partner love coffee, this is a great pregnancy reveal idea. Simply take a picture of your cups with your names beside an additional empty cup that says “brewing until DUE DATE.”
Next Steps
Deciding when to announce a pregnancy depends entirely on you. And whether you choose a simple, straightforward announcement or a creative reveal, the choice is yours.
We are here to support you through your pregnancy. From your initial pregnancy test to prenatal care, screenings, and management of high-risk pregnancies and complicated deliveries, our board-certified physicians are here to help you every step of the way.
Call 305.665.1133 today to schedule your appointment, or visit our website to check out all of our talented physicians and nurse practitioners.
