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Congratulate the Mom-to-Be: 60 Perfect Ways To Say Congratulations For Pregnancy

Expecting a baby is an exciting time, and it deserves to be celebrated! When someone close to you, such as a family member or friend, has announced their pregnancy, the best way to show your enthusiasm and appreciation is by sending a message to congratulate them.

Writing a card to a mom to be can be difficult because you want to choose the right words that express your joy and excitement. Writing warm and meaningful pregnancy messages may take some thought but with the right tips and sample messages, you’ll be able to choose the perfect wording in no time.

It is also important to remember that pregnancy congratulations cards are not just about expressing enthusiasm or congratulating the expecting parents — they are also a special way of showing support and offering advice. Inspirational quotes from famous personalities and experts can provide an extra touch of thoughtfulness to your message.

 

Tips and Ideas on How to Congratulate Someone on a Pregnancy

Congratulating a mom to be for pregnancy doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some tips and ideas that can help you choose the perfect words to include in a card or a heartfelt congratulations text.

Make it Personal

Start by writing about your relationship with the expecting parents and how happy you are for them. This will make your message more meaningful and heartfelt.

Share Your Support

Letting new parents know that you are there to support them through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond is a great way to show your love and appreciation.

Offer Advice

New parents often appreciate advice from those who have gone through pregnancy before or those who are experienced in parenting. Consider offering practical advice on how to prepare for the new journey ahead or tips on how to take care of themselves during pregnancy.

Include Inspirational Quotes

Quotes from famous personalities can add a special touch to pregnancy congratulations messages. Consider choosing quotes that celebrate pregnancy, new life, and the blessings of being a parent or quotes offering support and love.

Send a Gift

Pregnancy congratulations cards are always accompanied by gifts such as baby clothes, diapers, or other needed items for the newborn. Include your message in with the gift to make it even more special.

 

Let the Celebrations Begin! Sample Messages for Congratulating Someone on their Pregnancy

  • We are beyond excited for you and your family as you embark on this incredible journey! Congratulations on your pregnancy! We love you and can’t wait to meet the newest addition to the family.
  • Your pregnancy is a blessing, and we can’t stop smiling about it! Congratulations to you and your partner — this will be an adventure like no other. Wishing you all the best during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond.
  • It takes a special kind of person to be an amazing parent, and you’re already off to a great start.
  • Congratulations on your pregnancy! Wishing you two lots of joy and happiness during this wonderful time in your lives!
  • I can’t wait to see you as a mother and all the wonderful things you will accomplish in that role. Best wishes for a beautiful and fulfilling journey into motherhood.
  • Congratulations on such amazing news! Parenthood is one of life’s greatest blessings. May the joys of pregnancy, birth, and parenting fill your lives with happiness. We are so happy for you!
  • We already know that you will be one amazing mom — Heartiest congratulations on your pregnancy! We can’t wait to meet the newest member of our family. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and beyond.
  • The love between a parent and child is like no other, and we are so happy for you both as you embark on this incredible new journey! Congratulations on your pregnancy!
  • Warmest congratulations to you both on the amazing news of your pregnancy! May all of your dreams for parenthood come true.
  • Our hearts are filled with joy at the thought of welcoming another little one into our lives. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
  • Your pregnancy is a celebration of love, joy and hope. Heartiest congratulations on such wonderful news!
  • The journey to parenthood is one we’d all like to take. Wishing you every blessing during pregnancy, labor and delivery. Congratulations!
  • We are so thrilled for you both! Parenthood will bring more love and happiness into your lives than you can imagine. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
  • Our hearts are full of joy as we celebrate the news of your pregnancy — congratulations! May God bless you with a healthy pregnancy and beautiful baby.
  • Best wishes for a healthy and happy pregnancy. I know you are going to be an amazing mom!
  • May this pregnancy be filled with peace, joy and lots of laughter.Warmest congratulations on your pregnancy and may your little one arrive safely and in good health!
  • All the best wishes to the parents-to-be! We are so excited for you both. Wishing you a cheerful pregnancy!
  • The miracle of life is a beautiful thing. Congratulations to you both as you welcome this precious new baby into the world. Wishing you all the best during pregnancy and beyond.
  • Warmest congratulations on such great news! Hoping that pregnancy brings only joy and happiness to your lives.
  • A baby is God’s greatest gift, and we are filled with joy at the thought of welcoming another little one into our lives. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
  • We can’t wait to meet the newest addition to your family! Congratulations on your pregnancy – may this be an adventure full of love, joy and lots of laughter.
  • We are so very happy for you both as pregnancy brings the promise of new life. This is just the beginning of a wonderful journey.
  • Congratulations to you both on such wonderful news! We are wishing you all the best during pregnancy and beyond.
  • Warmest congratulations to the expectant parents! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and an easy delivery.

 

Inspiring Quotes to Include in a Pregnancy Congratulations Card

Welcome new life into the world with an inspirational saying! Here are some of our favorite pregnancy quotes from famous personalities that can be used to congratulate an expectant mom and dad. From humorous pregnancy quotes to sweet messages, these pregnancy words of wisdom can help show the expectant parents how much you care.

  • Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. Elizabeth Stone
  • Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you. Jeremiah 1:4-5
  • Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord. Psalm 127:3
  • The miracle of life is something that should never be taken for granted. Unknown
  • A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty. Unknown
  • Every child brings a message that God is not yet discouraged of man. Rabindranath Tagore
  • You may be able to choose your friends, but you get stuck with your family. Robert Brault
  • A baby changes your entire outlook on life. Suddenly the biggest worry is that they will be okay. Unknown
  • Babies are like little suns that, in a magical way, bring warmth, happiness and light into our lives. Kartini Diapari-Oengider
  • The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. Osho
  • Every pregnancy and every birth is a miracle—even those that seem most ordinary. Barbara Karnes
  • Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. Hans Christian Andersen
  • A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier and the past forgotten. Unknown
  • A new baby is like the beginning of all things- wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. Eda J Le Shan
  • When you look into your baby’s eyes for the first time, you feel an overwhelming flood of love and emotion. Unknown
  • Having a baby is like falling in love again, both with your husband and your child. Tina Brown
  • A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier and clothes shabbier. Unknown
  • There are no words that can describe the euphoria you feel when your baby recognizes you for the first time and smiles. Jared Padalecki
  • Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words. Plautus
  • A baby is sunshine and moonbeams all wrapped up in one little person. Unknown

The above quotes can be used to make pregnancy cards more special, heartfelt, and sincere. Congratulating someone on their pregnancy is an important moment in a couple’s life and should be celebrated with love. By including these inspirational quotes in your card or message, you are sure to bring the expectant mommy-to-be much joy – even if it is just a few kind words that she needs right now. So go ahead and express your excitement for the soon-to-arrive bundle of joy with these inspiring quotes!

 

Here's welcoming the new love in your life.
Here’s welcoming the new love in your life.

Short Heartfelt Text Messages to Congratulate on Pregnancy

Sometimes, a few words are all it takes to convey the joy and excitement of pregnancy news. Heartfelt congratulations on pregnancy messages can be just what the doctor ordered in these cases. Here are some thoughtful and heartfelt pregnancy congratulations messages that you could use to make your pregnancy card extra special. Whether you’re wishing the parents-to-be best of luck or just congratulating them on their pregnancy news, these tender messages are sure to bring a smile to the mom-to-be’s face.

  • Congratulations! You’re going to be a parent!
  • A baby on board: Congrats on your pregnancy!
  • Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your wonderful miracle!
  • Wishing you a healthy and happy motherhood journey!
  • May your pregnancy be filled with joy and wonder!
  • Dear friend, congratulations on creating a new life!
  • A new little blessing is on the way! I’m sure you’ll make such great parents!
  • Congratulations on your pregnancy news – Sending you lots of love and support!
  • Wishing you and your little bundle of joy all the best!
  • Sending warm wishes for a healthy and happy pregnancy!
  • Congratulations! you’re going to be an amazing Mom!
  • Wishing you and your new bundle of joy all the happiness in the world!
  • Sending lots of love and support on your life giving journey!
  • Congratulations on growing a little miracle!
  • Wishing you and your family joy, love, and happiness as you prepare for the arrival of your new little blessing!
  • Your little one might end up being the best thing that ever happened to you.
  • Here’s hoping your pregnancy journey is a smooth one and your baby arrives safe and sound.
  • Something tells me you’re gonna make an amazing parent.
Congratulations for pregnancy image with a beautiful wish for the mother to be and the child on board.
Luck & Love for the baby.

Cute and Hilarious pregnancy congratulations messages to make that special mom-to-be smile!

It’s always nice to give a mom to be a card, especially if it’s a gift card, but why not make it more special by adding some humor? If you’re the kind of person who loves to make others laugh, including a funny message in your card is a great way to show your appreciation. Here are twenty funny messages that you can use to make your pregnancy card more memorable.

  • Congrats! You’ve Got Bun in the Oven!
  • Congrats! Now you’ve got a reason to have a third glass of wine!
  • Congratulations on Your New Hunger Games Participant!
  • You just won the lottery, beautiful mother to be – congratulations on your pregnancy!
  • Best wishes for your pregnancy, you’re gonna need all the luck you can get!
  • You just earned an honorary degree in pregnancy! Cute wishes for a wonderful adventure.
  • Welcome to the Joys of Motherhood!
  • Hold onto your hats – pregnancy is about to take you on the ride of your life!
  • Congratulations on adding to the family tree!
  • Congrats on your growing family!
  • Hey mommy-to-be, congratulations on the big news!
  • Time to start planning for a whole new world of adventures!
  • A baby on board: all the best wishes for a safe and cheerful pregnancy!
  • Welcome to the world of nonstop pregnancy cravings and late night diaper changes!
  • Nine months of baby prep can be exhausting, but you’ve got this!
  • Congratulations on having a bun in the oven! Now it’s time for some fun and games.
  • Congrats on your pregnancy! Hold onto your hats – life is about to get much more interesting!
  • Congratulations! It’s time for pregnancy cravings, swollen ankles and all the joys of pregnancy.
  • Time to get ready for sleepless nights, diaper changing and plenty of snuggles with your little bundle of joy!
  • You’re about to embark on the most wonderful journey – congratulations on your pregnancy!
  • Prepare yourself for lots of laughter, joy and love – pregnancy is an incredible journey!

 

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Congratulate the Mom-to-Be: 60 Perfect Ways To Say Congratulations For Pregnancy

With these pregnancy wishes at your fingertips, you’ll be sure to put a smile on any expecting parents’ faces! Happy writing! 

 

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