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Pregnancy captions for announcements and bump photos

Here are more than 60 pregnancy captions, from the first announcement to the last week before the due date. They cover the scan, the bump, cravings, aches and the nursery, so you can find one that fits the photo you have.

Updated 6 October 2026 · 66 captions

Tap a caption to copy it, then paste it under your post.

Announcing the pregnancy · 11

The scan and the first heartbeat · 11

Bump photos · 11

Cravings, aches and funny updates · 11

Gender reveal and baby shower · 11

The final weeks · 11

Tips before you post

  1. A good announcement photo has something to show: a scan print, tiny shoes, a pair of hands on the bump or a pet in a sign. Your face is optional.

  2. Many people wait until after the twelve-week scan before posting. If you tell your closest people first, you decide how the news spreads.

  3. Take bump photos at the same time of day and from the same angle every few weeks. Side-on in window light shows the growth best, and the series makes a good carousel at the end.

  4. A scan image carries your name, the clinic and a date. Crop or cover it before posting, since those details are easy to read at full size.

  5. Be careful with weekly updates or checking in on your location. A due date and a home address together tell strangers more than you meant to.

Turn comments into DMs

Ask people to comment BUMP

End your caption with a line like this:

“Comment BUMP and I'll send it to you in a DM.”

What they get

my trimester-by-trimester checklist: appointments to book, what to buy and what can wait.

DMFast answers each comment and sends the DM for you. The first message asks them to reply, then the link follows, because Instagram allows no links in that first message.

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Questions people ask

When should I post a pregnancy announcement on Instagram?

Whenever you feel ready. Many people wait until after the first scan, often around twelve weeks, but there is no rule. Some wait until the bump shows and others announce only after the birth.

What is a good caption for a bump photo?

Describe something real about that week: a kick, a craving, a sore back or a dress that no longer fits. Specific lines such as these read as warm and personal, where a generic caption disappears.

Is it okay to share a scan photo online?

Yes, as long as you remove or hide anything identifying, such as your full name, your hospital number and the clinic. Some parents choose not to share a scan at all, which is fine too.

Can I use the same captions for a gender reveal?

Yes. There is a group in this list written for the reveal and the baby shower. For the birth itself, use the new baby page.

How do I announce a pregnancy if I've had a difficult time before?

Share when it feels safe, and keep it as short or as private as you like. Close friends and family may be best told directly first. You owe no one an update, a timetable or a photo.

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