10 Ways to Announce You’re Pregnant This Christmas

Announcing a pregnancy is such an exciting moment, whether it’s a first-time mom sharing the news or a family happily welcoming another child. For anyone expecting this holiday season, tying the pregnancy announcement into your Christmas celebrations is a great way to make the moment even more special.

Need some inspiration on how exactly to share the news in a fun, festive way? We’ve compiled 10 cute Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas. There are sweet photo prompts, cute keepsake options, and even some simple examples for those who want to keep things a little more low-key.

However you choose to announce the exciting news, it’s sure to make this holiday season even more memorable.

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Pregnancy Test Gift Box

Surprise your loved ones with a pregnancy test wrapped up in a box like a present. Amazon even sells wooden keepsake boxes with cute engravings like these:

Letterboards let you personalize the announcement message. You can stick with a baking theme, like “Cookies aren’t the only thing baking this holiday,” or “Eating cookies for two,” or “This Christmas is extra sweet.”

Or go with a holiday joke, like “No more silent nights” or “Guess what Santa’s bringing for Christmas?”

Simple Sticky Note

Since the baby is the big part of the news, the announcement doesn’t need to be overly complicated. Even something as simple as a sticky note stuck to an ornament will relay the exciting news in a cute way. Then bring the note out again year after year as a nostalgic tree decoration.

Candy Cane "Coming Soon" Sign

When you put two candy canes together, they make a cute little heart shape. It’s the perfect way to add a little festive flair to a photo announcement. Place the candy canes on a letterboard with the words “coming soon,” or you can even hold the candy cane hearts in a family photo.

Ornament Announcement

A custom ornament is a cute way to announce a pregnancy but also keep the memory for years. Some options include:

 

Put a Bow on the Bump

Skip the gift box and just wrap the budding baby bump in a big bow! In addition to this being a cute way to tell a partner, this look also makes for a fun photo for any social media announcements. And bows are already super popular this year, so it’s on trend.