Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Your Partner

One of the first people you’ll likely share the news with is your future co-pilot. These playful ideas will let them in on the secret, so you can begin navigating the exciting journey to parenthood together.

Tell Them Over Breakfast with a Custom Coffee Mug  

If your partner can’t start the day without their morning beverage, this pregnancy reveal is a cute and creative way to make sure they get the baby memo. Choose an announcement design that looks plain on the outside but has a surprise inscription at the bottom on the inside. This is a sweet way to share the exciting news and a fun surprise they won’t expect.

A few ideas include:

• “Baby incoming, 2026!”
• “[Papa/Mama] needs their coffee!”
• “[Dad’s/Mom’s] new favorite mug”

If they don’t notice it at first, casually ask if they can rinse out the mug. This way, they’re sure to catch the message.

Replace Their Favorite Snacks with Baby Food

Up for a little harmless mischief? If you’re looking for a reveal idea with a sense of humor, consider replacing your partner’s favorite snacks with formula, pouches, or baby food. This is a funny pregnancy announcement and one of the most creative ways to announce to your spouse.

This one takes a little planning: set it up while they’re out of the house and store their snacks somewhere safe. But if you have the time (and the storage space), it’s a hysterical way to share the news.

An Unexpected Diaper Delivery

A special delivery to your partner’s workplace can be a cute and fun way to use the element of surprise to announce your pregnancy. If you think it’s appropriate, arrange to have diapers, a baby bodysuit, onesies, or other baby gear delivered to their desk or mailroom. If you’re unsure, consider contacting the vendor ahead of time to confirm that the exterior packaging will be minimalist and discreet.

Not only will this surprise get a great reaction, but you’ll get an early start on stocking up your diaper stash!

Ways to Announce Pregnancy to Your Family

Baby news can feel especially momentous when it comes to sharing with family, especially if your pregnancy announcement reveal means a promotion to grandparent, big sibling, aunt, or uncle (and so on!).

Use these reveal ideas to send the sweetest messages to your baby’s future kin.

Order Customized “Grandparent” Gifts

For parents who treasure keepsakes, this reveal idea is meaningful both in the moment and for years to come. Simply send your parents or your partner’s parents customized gifts that announce they’re about to become grandparents,  especially if you’re drawn to sentimental baby announcement ideas that feel personal and intimate.

You can personalize your announcement by adding a pop of color to the items or use a template with “Grandma” and “Grandpa” (or variations of these endearing terms), including:

• Photo albums
• Photo frames
• T-shirts
• Hats
• Mugs

Your parents will likely start showing off their new gear proudly!

Send a Family Photo with a Clue

This option works well for both snail mail and social media: Share a family photo with a baby-themed nod to your news. For instance, take a photo of you and your partner (or your whole family) holding or sitting next to a pacifier, onesie, or pair of baby shoes.

To make the message even clearer, you can add a note or caption like, “Tiny shoes to be filled on [due date].”

Announce in Time for the Holidays

If you’re newly pregnant during the holiday season, it can be fun to put a festive twist on your announcement. Snap a photo of something like:

• A mini Christmas stocking next to your usual ones
• A dreidel inscribed with your due date
• A special ornament, like a photo of your ultrasound or due date

If you want something seasonal but less tied to specific holidays, you might take advantage of snowy weather: Build two “grown-up” snow people and one baby snowperson and snap a photo.

Theming your announcement around this time of year can add an extra layer of meaning to a season already focused on family, love, and gratitude.

Fun Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Your Friends

Friends tend to be the most vocal, enthusiastic reactors to baby news, which gives you free rein to dial up the drama as you see fit to share the big news.

These announcement ideas offer fun, memorable ways to loop in your biggest cheerleaders.

Host a Baby-Themed Buffet

Never one to pass up a party? Consider throwing a brunch for your close friends with a “baby”-themed buffet to sneakily reveal the reason for your soirée. This is a great way to celebrate and spread the news.

Make a menu and serve foods like:

• Crudité – Baby corn, baby carrots, baby potatoes, baby bok choy, and baby spinach salad.
• Proteins – Baby back ribs, baby shrimp, and baby cheese wheels.
• Dessert bar – Baby (a.k.a., bite-sized) muffins, cupcakes, or pancakes, or mini candy bars.

Depending on how observant your friends are, they might not catch on right away. If all else fails, you can always include a more obvious baby reveal, like hiding onesies or baby booties under their seats or announcing the news on a cake!

Post Your Pregnancy Photos

If you want to break the news to your friends via social media, a classic option is to share your pregnancy photos. This approach suits a range of styles, from a subtle snapshot and caption to a full carousel of professional photoshoots showcasing your baby bump. It’s the perfect way to announce the growing family.

Send a Loving Note

Let long-distance friends know they’re on your mind, even if they can’t celebrate with you in person. A simple mailed baby or birth announcement featuring your ultrasound or a due date can help them feel connected to your journey.

You might even add an affectionate speech bubble to your ultrasound photo like, “Can’t wait to meet you!” or “Hi, Auntie [name]!” to let them know they hold a special place in your baby’s heart. This also works beautifully for both classic reveals and a heartfelt rainbow baby announcement.

Combining Your Pregnancy Announcement and Baby Sex Reveal

For some expecting parents, having both a general baby announcement and a separate sex reveal can feel like overkill. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, consider folding both into one creative announcement:

• Send scratch-off announcement cards – Mail custom scratch-off pregnancy announcement cards to loved ones. The first layer can read “We’re expecting,” while the second can reveal your baby’s sex with a traditional color (pink or blue) or an “It’s a [sex]!” message.
• Stage a cake reveal – Many couples love filming cake reveal videos, where a cake is split to reveal either blue or pink inside. For a hybrid announcement, ice the exterior with something like, “We’re expecting!” When you slice the cake, have the inside color reveal your baby’s sex.
• Have a confetti balloon photo shoot – Not a fan of the cake approach? A non-edible but similar idea is to fill a balloon with blue or pink confetti and pop it during a photoshoot. For the hybrid element, choose a balloon that reads “Baby on the Way, 2026!” so your viewers can receive both pieces of news at once.

What to Consider Before Breaking the News

Before you share your big announcement, take a moment to think through these factors:

• Timing – Some parents are eager to share right away, while others prefer to wait until certain milestones. Whether you want reassurance from your care team first or simply want to feel emotionally centered before spilling the beans, it’s your prerogative to keep your baby announcement on your own timeline.
• Audience – Consider whom you want to know first. Thinking through the order (for instance, your partner, your best friend, your parents, etc.) helps ensure no one is unintentionally left out of the loop.
• Comfort with digital sharing – Social posts can have a wide orbit. Before publishing, consider whether you want your announcement on your public feed, in private group chats, shared only IRL, or not shared online at all.
• Family expectations and traditions – Before getting relatives involved, it may be helpful to talk with your partner about how pregnancy and other baby-related announcements are typically shared in your cultures of origin. For instance, some relatives treasure in-person reveals, while others delight in a surprise announcement.
• Preference and energy levels – If coordinating a big reveal feels like too much work, plan something small and intimate instead. Remember: There’s no wrong way to share the news of your future family member.

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