After seeing a positive pregnancy test and sitting on the information for weeks, there comes a time when you want to announce the news of your growing family to the world. With hundreds of friends and family on social media, an announcement post is the easiest way to let them know the great news simultaneously. But what do you say at such an important time that’s short, clever and heartfelt?

We have a few ideas — 60 to be precise. Use one of these sweet pregnancy announcement captions on social media to share the news of your baby girl, baby boy, first baby or more. There’s a little something for everyone — even the funny soon-to-be parents.


First Baby Announcement Captions

our baby is coming soon
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  • Roses are red, violets are blue, we’re excited to say our baby is coming soon.
  • Now presenting, our family of three!
  • We can’t wait to be Mom and Dad.
  • Our greatest adventure is about to begin.
  • We’re going from a party of two to a party of three.
  • Soon to be popping bottles of a different kind.
  • And then there were three…
  • We prayed for you, and now, you’re on the way.
  • Our family is growing by two feet and one heart.
  • New titles: Mom & Dad.

Baby Boy Announcement Captions

lets hear it for the boy
Good Housekeeping
  • Let’s hear it for the BOY!
  • We’re adding a little prince to our fairytale.
  • Oh BOY!
  • Here comes the son!
  • We’re excited to say, we have a baby boy on the way.
  • A true blue blessing.
  • BOY are we excited to be parents!
  • A new boy has entered the villa.
  • Announcing with joy the arrival of our baby boy.
  • The boys club is getting a new member.

Baby Girl Announcement Captions

oh baby its a little lady
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  • Oh baby, it’s a little lady.
  • We’re tickled pink.
  • Adding a new member to our girl gang.
  • “I never thought through love we’d be making one as lovely as she.” — Stevie Wonder, ”Isn’t She Lovely”
  • It’s a girl thing.
  • Soon to be ‘it girl’ of the [Last Name] household.
  • As they say, ladies first…
  • Our lady luck.
  • Ladies and gentlemen, introducing HER.
  • Blue or pink, what could it be? It’s a little girl, you see.

Short Pregnancy Announcement Captions

our love multiplied
Good Housekeeping
  • Our love multiplied.
  • Baby [Last Name], we can’t wait to meet you!
  • Half of me and half of you. Our biggest blessing is coming soon.
  • Baby [Last Name] Est. [Year]
  • First came love, then came you.
  • Our family is growing by two feet.
  • Pink or blue, we can’t wait to meet you.
  • Coming soon…
  • Flowers aren’t the only thing growing this season.
  • In my ‘having a baby’ era.

Second Baby Announcement Captions

here we grow again
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  • Here we grow again.
  • “There’s only one thing, two do, three words, four you. I love you.” — Plain White T’s, “1, 2, 3, 4”
  • What’s better than one baby? Two!
  • Double, double toil and trouble.
  • Promotion to Big [Sister/Brother] Coming Soon…
  • Twice the love, twice the joy.
  • One more to adore.
  • Putting together our TWO-do list.
  • Red, white and due. We’re expecting baby number two.
  • Hip hip hooray! Baby #2 is on the way!

Funny Pregnancy Announcement Captions

drinking for none
Good Housekeeping
  • Eating for two but drinking for none.
  • Oops! We did it again.
  • Warning: Bump ahead.
  • So….. we did a thing.
  • Bun in the oven. Bake at 98.6°F until [Due Date].
  • We’re going to need a bigger car.
  • Our hearts are full… and so is my belly.
  • Alexa, play “Baby” by Justin Bieber.
  • Pop, fizz, clink. This year I can’t drink.
  • BREAKING NEWS: A preggosaurus has been spotted.
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Kate Franke
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Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!