After weeks and weeks of waiting to publically share your adorable not-so-little secret, announcing your pregnancy can feel exhilarating. While some parents have been leaning into the trend of not sharing the news on social media and hard launching their baby after they're born, others (myself included!) are eager to post about their exciting news. 

But what do you say when you post about your soon-to-be bundle of joy? Is your caption simple, sappy, sentimental or sweet? It's all up to you! Pregnancy announcement captions can be as simple as “We’re expecting!” or a more detailed explanation of the journey that led to those two little lines on the pregnancy test. And whether you’re feeling sappy, punny or have a long story to share, we have all of the caption inspiration you need to spark your creativity. 

What is a pregnancy announcement caption? 

A pregnancy announcement caption is the text attached to a photo or video you share on social media. It could also be a one-liner shown on a letterboard or other sign featured in a social media post. Depending on the theme and your own personality, the caption can be short and snappy, long and detailed or loaded up with  silly pregnancy puns…you name it, the options are endless.

Short and sweet pregnancy announcement captions

  1. “in our mom and dad era” - @jolieeeb

  2. “I’m in love with a human I haven’t met yet”

  3. “And then there were three…”

  4. “Baby loading…”

  5. “Oh BABY”

  6. “Oh BOY”

  7. “Half of you and half of me”

  8. “Our greatest adventure is about to begin”

Detailed pregnancy announcement caption ideas 

  1. “I'm pleased to announce that my incredible wife Helen is pregnant with our second child, a baby boy, due July 2024. This pregnancy hasn’t been an easy one. Two failed embryo transfers with this transfer being our second to last one. Even then we were told this baby was unlikely to survive. At the two week scan (viability scan) the baby was too small to measure. But here we are 20 weeks later, and it’s finally starting to feel  . This year has taught us both a lot when it comes to the emotional pain that surrounds trying to conceive and our hearts go out to all those who have or are currently experiencing similar struggles.” ? insideoursuitcase

  2. “I’m pregnant! again! 2 under 2, here we go! send prayers but really though, we couldn’t be more excited — this is a dream come true for us. any mamas, papas or caregivers who’ve gone from 1 to 2 kids, please share your wisdom. also, so open to your your wisdom around kids that are ~22 months apart. even though I’ve never been drawn to kids, becoming a mama has felt like the most natural, fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. our 16-month-old is a firecracker and the most hilarious, magnetic, and attuned little human I’ve ever met. just witnessing her become more of herself each day is the biggest gift. we’re so excited to begin this journey again and I simply can’t wait to meet the next one. who will she be?! this second pregnancy has already been SO different than the first. I’m so much more tired, more anxious, more nauseous, and I keep forgetting I’m pregnant because I’m so consumed with my toddler. although second trimester vibes just hit and I couldn’t be happier to be here” - erinclairejones     

  3. “Every kick, every flutter, and every tiny heartbeat reminds us that our lives are about to change in the most incredible way. We’re so excited to share that we’re expecting! #Summer2024” - @sadekelly_

Funny pregnancy announcement captions 

  1. “Not our first rodeo” - @beachfoamco 

  2. “There’s a little bun in the oven!” - @sprinkledsugarcookies 

  3. “Here we GROW again!” - @_sierraroth_ 

  4. “Alexa, play ‘Baby’ by Justin Bieber”

  5. “Oops…we did it again”

  6. “We’ve been cooking something up”

  7. “A little cutie is on the way”

  8. “Here comes the son”

  9. “Caution: Bumps Ahead”

  10. “It’s bumpin’”

Rainbow baby announcement captions

  1. “After every storm there is a rainbow”

  2. “My rainbow, my everything”

  3. “Oh hello, little rainbow”

  4. “Although these pictures show the hands down happiest moment in my life, I know how incredibly hard announcements like these are for those struggling with loss and pregnancy troubles. After multiple back-to-back losses, lots of testing and multiple surgeries, l feel you and understand the sadness & disappointment you are feeling. Absolutely no one deserves to endure that pain. Please stay positive and know I am praying for you. I am always a shoulder you can lean on.” - @_allisontravis

Baby announcement ideas following fertility treatments 

  1. “Worth every shot”

  2. “Made with lots of love and a little science”

  3. “The little embryo that could”

  4. “You were worth the wait little one” - @lauracbeilke

  5. “After over 3 years of trials, we are so excited to announce BABY GIRL ERHARD will be joining us January 2024 ??”  ? @oakgrovefarmstn

  6. “The most joyful personal news I’ve ever had the privilege to share. We’re finally going to be parents. The journey to get to this day has been silent yet incredibly long and arduous after first being told we would never have children. It evolved into recurrent miscarriages, multiple IVF egg retrievals, an endometriosis diagnosis and hours long surgery and finally the discovery of reproductive immunology and alloimmunity and the importance of personal advocacy. We are forever grateful to the 5 incredible doctors and multiple nurses for giving us a chance. We knew there always was one.” - melorlinstv

Twin or multiples pregnancy announcement captions

  1. “TWO MORE TO ADORE” - insideno.48

  2. “The best things in life are THREE”

  3. “Two more peas are joining our pod”

  4. “A year ago we said I do, now we’re expecting two” - amyshomelife

  5. “Buy one, get one free! Twins arriving”

Quotes to include in your pregnancy announcement caption 

  1. “If I’m thinking correctly,” said Pooh “a new baby is probably, undoubtedly, the grandest gift that could ever be.” - A.A. Milne 

  2. “You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket.” - Lish McBride

  3. “Words can not express the joy of new life.” - Hermann Hesse

  4. “A new baby is like the beginning of all things wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” - Eda J. LeShan

  5. “A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty.” - Unknown

Seasonal or holiday pregnancy announcement captions

  1. For Valentine’s Day: “Roses are red, violets are blue, on [DATE], our baby is due”

  2. For Valentine’s Day: “Our little Valentine is arriving [DATE]”

  3. For Easter: “Some bunny special is coming soon”

  4. For summer: “Pregnant girl summer”

  5. For Fourth of July: “Red, white, and DUE!! Baby GIRL due on our 1 year anniversary” - @camillemclain_

  6. For Thanksgiving: “Feeling extra thankful this year”

  7. For Christmas: “All we wanted for Christmas was you”

Sibling pregnancy announcement captions

  1. “Filling our family table up one seat at a time!” - @sammierreed 

  2. “Geter Party of 5” - @torilaytham_photo