18 Nov 10 DIY Pregnancy + Baby Announcements

Give your pregnancy or new arrival a special handmade touch with these do-it-yourself baby and pregnancy announcement ideas.

You may have just found out your pregnant or celebrating the current arrival of your child, and are looking for a special way to share the news with family and your social media community.

So we have wrapped up some of our favourite ideas for you – talk about super cute!

Our previous digital editor, Bron Bates photographed a photo montage from conception, pregnancy and baby’s arrival.

Sometimes all you need is a bit of chalk and the sidewalk!

How about a creative Instagram #flatlay of the ultrasound?

Let the soon to be big brother or sister announce the news?

Don’t forget the pets!

These peeps make super-cute time capsule photos of your baby’s birth.

How about a life drawing keepsake poster of baby, to mark their birth.

Reveal your baby’s sex with coloured balloons – we like the polka dot box too.

Get Instagram happy with some milestone cards, to share the news. We love these hilarious ones too!

How did you announce the news to family and friends? We would love to know in the comments.

Words by Jenna Templeton