How to Send Pregnancy Announcements

Your pregnancy is one of the biggest announcements you will make in your lifetime. Why not make it special? If you have a very large family or a lot of friends, you might consider making your job easier by sending pregnancy announcements.

Things You'll Need

• Pregnancy Announcements
• Address Book

Instructions

1. Decide if you want to send e-greetings or traditional mailed cards. You might decide to email some people and send others a card. If you want to break the news to everyone at the same time, remember to wait a day or two after mailing cards to send the email announcements.

2. Make a mailing list of everyone you wish to send a pregnancy announcement. Make sure you include all necessary family and friends. You will surely hear about it later if you forget a loved one.

3. Call or meet with close family and friends to break the news before you send the pregnancy announcements. Immediate family and very good friends deserve (and will expect) a more personal announcement.

4. Purchase or make your pregnancy announcements. Be sure to include the month and year of your estimated due date. Address and stamp each announcement to prepare for mailing.

5. Mail your announcements when you are ready to share your news. Many couples choose to wait to announce their pregnancy after the end of the first trimester, when the risk of miscarriage is greatly reduced.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are crafty, you can find some great ideas for making your own pregnancy announcements online.

• If you have had an ultrasound, consider making copies of the printout an including one in each announcement.

• It is up to you how much information you include on your pregnancy announcement. If you know the gender of your baby, you can choose to disclose it on your announcement if you want to share.

• Consider sending a fun photo card with a picture of you and your new baby bump.