Sure, announcing your pregnancy on social media is fun and efficient, but there’s something truly special about sending an old-school pregnancy announcement card to your precious inner circle...before the masses know. Besides, doesn’t everyone need a little happiness and anticipation delivered to their mailbox? Whether you’re expecting your first baby or one of many—and whether you’re looking for funny, heartfelt, vintage, or super contemporary—there’s a pregnancy announcement card just for you. Here are some of the best around.

New Addition Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Minted

You + Me = Three is so simple, modern, and sentimental it’s hard not to gush. Plus, this pregnancy announcement card is the perfect way to use those maternity photos you spent a fortune on. Boom! 

Expecting Great Things Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Paper Culture

The uncomplicated text coupled with the baby bottle detail on this “Expecting” card make this pregnancy announcement extra precious. With four color combinations, a lined envelope that matches, and customizable text (“We are” can be edited to say “I am”), this one-size-fits-most pregnancy announcement card is one to love. 

Arty Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Etsy

Morph your partner-and-me ultrasound photo into a modern hand-illustrated portrait that's not only a stunning pregnancy announcement, but a keepsake to treasure. Win win!

Avo-Cute-O Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Zazzle

Whether they’re on toast, in guacamole, or announcing your pregnancy, avocados—with their ever-present “baby bump”—are the best! Why not let this versatile veggie (nay, fruit!) share your news?

Vintage-vibe Stork Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Papier

A classic association with the stork brings nostalgia and charm to your pregnancy announcement card. And with it’s high-quality paper, this chic card is a total framer. 

Pin This Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Zazzle

A little play on words and a throwback to the diaper pins of yesteryear is such a sweet way to announce your expecting a baby. This gender-neutral pregnancy announcement card with easy text is straightforward and perfectly pleasing. 

Rainbow Baby Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Minted

Okay, this one is probably going to bring on the tears…and we’re all about it. Word of your rainbow baby on the way is absolutely the most exciting piece of news that will hit everyone’s mailbox this season. (Here are more rainbow baby pregnancy announcement ideas.)

Scratch-Off Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card 

To purchase: Etsy

This interactive pregnancy announcement card keeps the suspense alive while giving loved ones some super fun mail to open! So exciting! You can, of course, customize the text your want for the big under-the-gold-heart reveal. 

Balloons for Baby Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Simply to Impress

Cheerful, whimsical, and perfectly on-trend, baby balloons spell out the gender news while a picture of the expectant parent(s) radiates joy.

Guess Who’s Getting a Sibling Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Shutterfly

What a special way to let soon-to-be Big Brother or Big Sister know they are a BIG part of your growing story. Be sure to order a few extra for both baby books. (Here are even more sibling pregnancy announcement ideas.)

Baby Shoes, Coming Soon Pregnancy Announcement Card

Pregnancy announcement card

To purchase: Shutterfly

Two teeny widdle feet are coming soon! Squee! This poignant card has a retro feel with cute graphics to let your loved ones know there’s a new baby on the way.

 

Craving more pregnancy announcement ideas? Here they are!

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About Jenny Studenroth Gerson

Jenny Studenroth Gerson is an Atlanta-based lifestyle journalist and novelist (Let Me Let You Go, 2020). Her work can be seen in publications including HuffPost, Cosmo, and WSJ, among many others. Jenny has researched thousands of baby names, combed through hundreds of nursery designs, and curated dozens of baby shower guides, making her absolutely the mom—and writer—you want to talk to when planning for Baby. When not meeting deadlines, she is chasing toddlers or chugging coffee—or both! Find her on Instagram @ourlifeinrosegold for mom hacks and more.

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