Are you expecting a baby? Then you must be on the lookout for creative pregnancy announcements to shout to the world! First of all, congratulations and welcome to the club, on the other hand, I understand you and I’m sure you are on a real emotional roller coaster, with immense joy but also some panic at the challenges ahead.
If you want this moment to become a beautiful and very special surprise for both the father and your family and friends, here are 10 super creative ideas for pregnancy announcements to give everyone a sweet surprise.
Let’s start with the pregnancy announcements for partners
Usually, the father is the first person you’ll break the big news to. Choose a quiet place where you both can tell him “You’re going to be a father” in an unforgettable way. For example, it can be at a romantic dinner, in a place that has special meaning for both of you or during a quiet weekend at home.
Here are a few ideas for you to announce your pregnancy to your loved one in an original way.
1. An adorable announcement box
This simple idea will only need super cheap materials and your imagination. If you are good at scrapbooking, the materials you will need to make this simple and original idea are the following.
- a nice gift box
- a baby onesie
- a fabric marker
- a baby blanket or a stuffed animal
- In case you have it and want to include it, a positive pregnancy test or an ultrasound scan
- Other baby accessories, such as socks, rattles, pacifiers, or a bottle
You can personalize the baby onesie using a textile marker or by laser printing, in case your artistic skills are not the best. Write the phrase you like the most on the onesie; the most common phrases are “Hello Daddy” or “Baby loading”, but I am sure you will find a variety of original designs that can give more emotional meaning to your surprise.
Once this part is ready, place the onesie in the box, so that it will be perfectly visible when the box is opened. The other elements will decorate around the onesie and, why not, become a memorable keepsake that you will keep together until your little one grows up.
2. The photo album: collect memories and communicate the good news at the same time
This is one of my favorites. You can meet your partner in a quiet and special place, either for ice cream or some milkshakes, and bring an album with you, but not just any album! In this album, you will put in chronological order the photos from the beginning of your relationship. Yes, the first pictures of that special date, your first trip together, and the most special and happy moments you have captured with your camera for a long time.
The last pages will be used to put a photo of your pregnancy test, a sonogram, and other baby objects like a onesie or whatever you can think of, any creative idea is welcome!
3. A special dinner: how to tell the news in the yummiest way
To carry out this idea you will have to organize a romantic evening with your partner with a delicious dinner to spend a nice time together and with dessert, the surprise. You can serve a cupcake with a hidden message or prepare some homemade fortune cookies, either way, the surprise is guaranteed!
If you prefer, you can also order a delivery of their favorite food, such as pizza, and decorate the inside lid of the box with a nice message. This idea is very versatile because just as you can do it in private with your partner, you can also do it organizing a family dinner, don’t forget to document this beautiful moment to show it to your baby when he/she grows up.
4. A scavenger hunt around the house is one of the funniest pregnancy announcements
Get a few baby artifacts and hide them all over the living room or bedroom. Then, invite your partner to look for them, saying that there are several hidden objects and as he/she finds them, your face will say it all. If you usually do different activities together, this is one of the most fun, inexpensive, and unforgettable ways to announce your pregnancy to the future father.
Now, how do you announce your pregnancy to the whole family?
Telling your parents that they will soon be grandparents is a very special moment that can become an emotional memory in the form of joyful faces and tears of emotion.
When it comes to your nearest and dearest relatives, communicating the news of the pregnancy in person is best if you want to remember their reactions for a lifetime.
Many couples wait until the 12th week of gestation when the risks of possible complications decrease. However, others prefer to share the news immediately after discovering they are expecting a baby. Here are some ideas to inspire you and make this moment even more special.
5. Messages at the end of the cup look great
Invite the family over for a cup of dark coffee or tea at home. With special markers for porcelain, write on the bottom of the cups the message of the news. For example, “You are going to be a grandmother!” After surprising everyone present, the cups can be kept as a nice souvenir.
Tip: You can also apply the same technique on bowls and invite them to a gazpacho lunch, a delicious soup, or simply a dessert like cake, which can cover the message at the bottom of the plate and be revealed when all the food is finished.
6. How about trying scratch cards for pregnancy announcements?
If you already have your child’s first ultrasound, you can make a scratch card out of it. Take a photo of the image and print a few copies in Polaroid format so that it looks better when you make the cover.
Take the ultrasound photo and stick a wide strip of adhesive and transparent tape over it to cover the whole image. Next, mix some acrylic paint with a few drops of detergent, apply the mixture on top of the tape, and let it dry completely.
With another design and a little imagination, this idea will also be great for revealing the sex of your baby to the whole family. Plus, you won’t spend too much and it will be very original on your part.
7. The size comparison is perfect for announcing it to the grandparents
This beautiful way of announcing your pregnancy will delight the grandparents-to-be so much that they will keep it as a souvenir in a special place, such as their bedside table. All you need is a small box, some cotton or wool, and something pretty that represents the size of the fetus, depending on how far along the pregnancy is.
Taking into account that pregnancies are usually announced between 8 and 12 weeks, you will find below the approximate size of the fetus during each week so you can choose the object that most closely resembles the reference. Depending on the week of pregnancy in which you are, put a nice object that represents the same size as the fetus along with a message like: “This is how big is your grandchild today”, or any other phrase that comes to mind.
8. Communicate pregnancy with a word search puzzle 
A very original way to announce a pregnancy is by making a special word search puzzle for the occasion. You can save time by making it with this page so that all you have to do is print it out and hand it out in a fun family dynamic.
To create it you will only need a catchy title and a grid of random letters to hide your message in. Before you print it out, make sure you haven’t accidentally created words that could distract from the message. Without a doubt, this is also a fun way to announce the pregnancy if every member of the family is far away. You can organize a video call and send the puzzle by pdf, so you can see their expressions and feel closer to them in a special moment like this.
9. The puzzles are fun and enigmatic
You can prepare a giant one and put it together as a family or a small one for each member as a souvenir. Whatever your choice and whatever design you want to capture, it is one of the best ideas to announce your pregnancy. Like the scratch card, it is also an excellent idea for the baby’s gender reveal.
10. Personalized bottles are one of the best pregnancy announcements for holiday celebrations
Just like weddings, christenings, and other special events, personalized bottles of alcohol are kept as souvenirs in many homes of the family members present. If you’re looking to do something outdoors like a BBQ to announce your pregnancy, you can surprise those present by bringing the first drinks of the evening in the form of personalized beer cans or champagne bottles. This way, these containers will be the protagonists of the wonderful announcement and the toast in honor of the future member of the family.
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