pregnancy announcements

When pregnancy announcements don’t go as planned—this mom’s viral video hits hard

She shares her family’s hilariously underwhelming reaction to her pregnancy announcement, sparking a wave of conversation.

9 funny pregnancy announcement ideas that’ll make you LOL

Watch out, bump ahead!

10 creative ways to tell your partner you’re pregnant

Wondering "How do I tell him I'm pregnant?" We polled Motherly mamas to see how they shared the big news with their significant others.

Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Why I didn’t wait to announce my pregnancy after a loss

Instead of staying silent and isolated, I sought support from the larger community.

You weren’t seeing things—Rihanna is pregnant again!

The internet went WILD during Rihanna's performance.

Maria Menounos welcomes ‘miracle baby’ after 10 years of infertility struggles and pancreatic cancer

"The whole house is on happy crack!"

Naomi Osaka announces first pregnancy in a sweet way

Oh, baby!

Shemar Moore and his girlfriend Jesiree Dizon welcome a baby girl!

We can't wait to see her!

15 Thanksgiving pregnancy announcements for the little turkey on the way

The turkey's not the only thing in the oven!

Hilary Swank reveals she’s expecting twins at 48 years old

The “Million Dollar Baby” is expecting her own bab(ies)! In a new…

10 impossibly sweet single mom pregnancy announcement ideas

Congrats, mama! Here's to your lovely reveal.

Mandy Moore announces she’s expecting baby #2 in the sweetest way

Mandy Moore will soon be a mama of 2!

The decision to announce your pregnancy early is complex

Reading Britney Spears’ statement of “Perhaps we should have waited until we were further along…,” my thoughts are this: No. She did it the way that felt right for her. She wanted to share the news. The idea of loss didn’t stop her, and I find that courageous.

Viral gender reveal shows yet another dad throwing a fit over having a daughter

Is gender disappointment a thing? Yes, it is. But our kids and families don't deserve the brunt of it.

Exactly what not to say to a pregnant woman

PSA: "Congratulations!" is always OK.

When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?

Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.

From superheroes to sports teams: 22 creative ways to announce baby number 2

Looking for a sweet way to include your older child in your pregnancy announcement? We've got you covered, mama.

Another gender reveal gone wrong—is it time to finally retire this trend?

Two people died when a plane taking part in a gender reveal crashed in Mexico.

I didn’t wait three months to announce my pregnancy

Did you share your pregnancy early or did you wait?