Pregancy is beautiful, and the most extraordinary thing a womans body can go through. I have been blessed with two pregnancies, each giving me the precious gift of a baby. Although pregnancy can be the best thing, it does come with a handful of difficult times and variety of emotions (thanks hormones!). I actually lived overseas for my second pregnancy.
Whether it is your first pregnancy, or your fourth- I hope you enjoy these heartfelt, funny, and inspirational pregnancy quotes. Be sure to share them all with your pregnant friends!
Heartwarming Pregnancy Quotes
1. “When you’re pregnant, you can think of nothing but having your own body to yourself again, yet after having given birth, you realize that the biggest part of you is now somehow external, subject to all sorts of dangers and disappearance, so you spend the rest of your life trying to figure out how to keep it close enough for comfort.” — Jodi Picoul
2. “Pregnancy and motherhood are the most beautiful and significantly life-altering events that I have ever experienced.”– Elisabeth Hasselbeck
3. “You are proof that love before first sight does exist.” — Araceli M. Ream
4. “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” – Lin Yutang
5. “Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of Mother’s Love.” — Maureen Hawkins
6. “In the symphony of life, you are the sweetest melody my heart has ever heard.” – Unknown
7. “Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.” – Rabindranath Tagore
8. “Pregnancy is not just about creatingh a new life; it’s about creating a lifetime of love.” – Unknown
9. “In your little kicks and hiccups, I find the rhythm of our love story.” – Unknown
10. “I find a pregnant body to be beautiful and an incredible reminder of what a woman’s body is made to do.”- Kourtney Kardashian
11. “I love being pregnant. I have such an incredible connection with myself and with my body that I’ve never had before.” – Jessica Simpson
12. “The journey to motherhood is a story of love written on your heart.” – Unknown
13. “Truthfully, being pregnant is changing me as a person. Each day is part of this amazing journey that has completely shifted the focus of my life and made me reevaluate my personal and professional goals.” — Holly Madison
14. “Pregnancy is the only time in life when you’ll fall in love with someone you haven’t met.” – Drew Barrymore
15. “Making the decision to have a child—it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” – Elizabeth Stone
16. “A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside… when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.” – Unknown
17. “You never understand life until it grows inside of you.” – Sandra Chami Kassis
18. “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” – Rajneesh
Pregnancy blessing quotes
19. “I really like being pregnant. Not that there aren’t things I don’t love, but when I think about what my body is doing—creating a child—it just blows my mind. I’m in awe of the process and science.” — Emily Deschanel
20. “Pregnancy is the ultimate expression of love—love growing, love glowing, and love showing.” – Unknown
21. “In the quiet moments, I feel your presence—a tiny love growing stronger with every beat.” – Unknown
22. Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes.” — Joyce Armor
23. “It is the most powerful creation to have life growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift.” — Beyoncé Knowles
24. “I never knew how much love my heart could hold until I felt your first gentle kicks.” – Unknown
25. “The most magical moments are those when you feel life growing within you. Embrace the wonder of it all.” – Unknown
26. “We should recognize that women become mothers the moment they are pregnant.” – Alveda King
27. “Pregnancy is the art of growing love, a masterpiece in the making.” – Unknown
28. “Every day with you is a day closer to holding you in my arms and feeling your warmth against my heart.” – Unknown
29. “It makes me feel like a woman. It makes me feel that all the things about my body are suddenly there for a reason. It makes you feel round and supple, and to have a little life inside you is amazing.” – Angelina Jolie
30. “My body has given me the greatest gift of my life.” – Hilary Duff
31. “If I had my life to live over, instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.” – Erma Bombeck (Excuse me while I go cry)
32. “You are creating a legacy, a piece of yourself, in the form of a tiny human. That’s a powerful and beautiful thing.” – Unknown
Pregnancy quotes that exude Strength and courage
33. “Pregnancy is the only time when you can do nothing at all and still be productive.” — Evan Esar
34. “To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched—along with body—making pregnancy a time of transition, growth, and profound beginnings.” — Anne Christian Buchanan
35. “Pregnancy and motherhood are the most beautiful and significantly life-altering events that I have ever experienced.” – Elisabeth Hasselbeck
36. “You are pregnant and you are powerful. You are bold and you are beautiful. Go forward in your boldness, in your beauty, and in your contentedness.” – Terri Guillemets
37. “Pregnancy is a process that invites you to surrender to the unseen force behind all life.” – Judy Ford
38. “The journey of pregnancy is like a book. Some chapters may be difficult, but they all play a crucial role in the beautiful story unfolding.” – Unknown
39. “There’s something really empowering about going, ‘Hell, I can do this! I can do this all!’ That’s the wonderful thing about mothers, you can because you must, and you just DO.” — Kate Winslet
40. “Going into a pregnancy is a really challenging time for a woman because it’s forever-changing, both mentally and physically.” — Brooke Burke
41. “Giving birth is not a matter of pushing, expelling the baby, but of yielding, surrendering to birth energy.” — Marie Reid
42. “We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” — Laura Stavoe Harm
43. “The wisdom and compassion a woman can intuitively experience in childbirth can make her a source of healing and understanding for other women.” —Stephen Gaskin
44. “Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers—strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” — Barbara Katz Rothman
45. “Childbirth is an experience in a woman’s life that holds the power to transform her forever. Passing through these powerful gates—in her own way—remembering all the generations of women who walk with her. She is never alone.” — Suzanne Arms
46. All pregnant women are warriors. It takes strength just to get up and go to work.” – Camilla Luddington
Funny Pregnancy Quotes
47. “Peeing on a stick and preserving that stick is the start of the many disgusting things you will do as a mother.” — Unknown (This is so true! Haha, the beginning of all things gross)
48. “I have two brains in my body, but I’ve never been so dumb.” – The Modern Family
49. “You do a lot of growing up when you’re pregnant. It’s suddenly like, ‘Yikes. Here it is, folks. Playtime is over.’” ― Connie Fioretto
50. “Pregnancy was probably the best and the hardest thing i’ll ever go though.” – Mariah Carey
51. “I was told there would be glowing.” – Unknown (For all those mamas searching for that pregnancy glow…)
52. “Pregnancy is like a 9-month-long science experiment that you conduct on yourself.” ‒ Jessica Biel (those 9 months may feel like a never- ending science experiment)
53. “Pregnancy is like a rollercoaster ride. One minute you’re excited and the next you’re holding on for dear life.” ‒ Mila Kunis
54. “Pregnancy: when the thought of getting up from the couch is considered a workout.” – Unknown
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55. “Pregnancy is the ultimate excuse for being late, forgetful, and emotional.” ‒ Amy Poehler (The forgetfulness that comes with pregnancy brain is a real thing! Also, when does it get better?)
56. “I feel like I have a bowling ball sitting on my hoo-ha.” – Jessica Simpson
57. “Having Kids feels like that first seventh-grade crush that overwhelms every molecule in your body, but it’s permanent. – Kristen Bell
58. “Pregnancy is the time when your brain says, ‘I should buy a crib,’ and your bank account says, ‘You already have a bed.'” – Unknown
59. “People always say that pregnant women have a glow. And I say it’s because you’re sweating to death.” – Jessica Simpson
60. “Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife.” – Queen Victoria
61. Pregnancy: because enjoying a hot cup of coffee and a cold glass of wine simultaneously is frowned upon.” – Unknown
62. “Pregnancy: where ‘getting dressed’ becomes an Olympic sport.” – Unknown
63. “You don’t realize how many people you and your spouse have despised over the years until you have to name a baby.” – Unknown
64. “Pregnancy is the one time you can wear a tiara and no one thinks you’re ridiculous.” – Chelsea Handler
65. “There’s a whole birthing plan, but what is the plan other than to get it out? I mean, there isn’t an option to kind of keep it in, is there? So I’m assuming my plan is to get it out. But apparently, there’s more to the plan than that. I don’t know what that is,” -Keira Knightley (This was a good laugh… and I mean, she isn’t wrong!)
66. “Pregnancy is like a daily science experiment with unexpected results.” – Unknown
67. “I’ve never even kept a plant alive, but they’re going to let me leave the hospital with a baby?”- Unknown (For new parents expect the deer in the headlights response! But for real… no instruction manual or anything!)
The gift that keeps on giving
68. “ Being pregnant has made me realize it takes talent not to pee yourself when you sneeze”- Unknown
69. “Pregnancy is the happiest reason ever for feeling like crap” – unknown
70. “Pregnancy is like a subscription box: you never know what weird things you’ll get each month.” – Unknown
71. “Being pregnant feels like you have a major hangover, without the fun the night before.” – Jessica Simpson
72. “I’ve been puking for about five months and the judge isn’t letting me out of it.” – Amy Schumer
73. “Pregnancy: where every day feels like you did a thousand sit-ups, even if you just rolled out of bed.” – Unknown
74. “Pregnancy: because ‘I have to pee’ becomes a legitimate excuse for leaving any situation.” -Unknown
75. “Can’t eat because of nausea. Nauseous because I can’t eat. Well played, pregnancy. Well played”- babybub maternity (oh dear, that morning sickness. It’s the WORST!)
76. “I’m not glowing; I’m just perpetually warm from carrying around a personal heater.” -Unknown
Body changes & weight gain
77. “Every four weeks, I go up a bra size . . . it’s worth being pregnant just for the breasts.” — Natasha Hamilton
78. “Being pregnant finally helped me understand what my true relationship was with my body – meaning that it wasn’t put on this earth to look good in a swimsuit.” – Amy Adams
79. “Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to be.” – Carrie Fisher ( I find this quote to be quite endearing as well)
80. “Pregnancy is the only time it’s acceptable to count down to gaining weight.” – Unknown
81. “I feel like a turtle and I’m not even halfway. Holy moly.” – Anne Hathaway
82. “I used to have a terrific flat stomach but now it’s kind of blown out after two giant babies used it as a short-term apartment.” – Amy Poehler
83. “Not a waddle. Just pregnancy swag”. – Unknown
84. “When people congratulate me, I like to say, ‘For what?’ and watch them panic”- Unknown
85. “A little inspiration for post-pregnancy “So I asked around and apparently I have a baby bump. And I’m here to tell you that I do! I am not pregnant, but I have had three kids and there is a bump. From now on ladies, I will have a bump. And it will be my baby bump. And let’s just all settle in and get used to it. It’s not going anywhere.” Jennifer Garner (I love this pregnancy quote- embrace that postpartum belly!)
Eating & food cravings
86. “Being pregnant was the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life. Except for the cupcakes.” – Ashlee Simpson
87. “It’s a great thing about being pregnant, you don’t need excuses to pee or eat” -Angelina Jolie
88. “Pregnancy is the best excuse to eat for two and blame it on the baby.” – Unknown
89. “Pregnancy: the only time ‘eating for two’ makes sense until you realize one of them is the size of a pea.” – Unknown ( Eating for two is definitely part of the pregnancy process, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise . You don’t need that kind of negativity haha!)
90. “Pregnancy is the only time you’ll ever hear me say, ‘I’m eating for two’ as I inhale a whole pizza.” – Mindy Kaling
91. “Pregnancy is the only time it’s socially acceptable to crave pickles and ice cream at 3 AM.” – Unknown ( And again, the odd combinations of pregnancy cravings!)
92.”Growing a baby makes me feel like a Superhero. A really tired, weak superhero who wants to eat all the time and isn’t allowed to lift heavy objects”-Unknown
93. “Pregnancy is the only time when you can simultaneously crave chocolate and pickles.” – Unknown (Oh those pregnancy cravings!)
94. “Being pregnant is like having an alien take over your body, and all it wants is ice cream.” – Unknown
95. “Pregnancy is like a roller coaster ride, but with more cravings and fewer amusement park visits.” – Unknown (haha, always a good time!)
96. “Pregnancy: the only time you’ll willingly eat something that makes you nauseous just to feel normal again.” – Unknown
Sleep (or lack of)
97. “Pregnancy is the ultimate ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign.” – Unknown
98. “I miss sleeping on my stomach. And sleeping through the night. And just sleeping, in general.” – Unknown
99. “Growing a tiny human is exhausting. I need a nap for two… or maybe three.” – Unknown
100. “Pregnancy: where the phrase ‘sleep like a baby’ takes on a whole new meaning.” – Unknown (Because anyone who has had a baby knows it’s all about those sleepless nights!)
By men and for men
101. “When your wife is pregnant and you’re expecting, everyone is like, ‘It’s incredible. Get ready, it’s magic. It’s the most life-changing experience you’ll ever have. Brace yourself for heaven.’ And then the second the baby comes everyone is like, ‘WELCOME TO HELL.’” – Andy Samberg (This is probably one of my most favorite funny pregnancy quotes)
102. “I’ve been to war. I’ve raised twins. If I had a choice, I would rather go to war.” -George W. Bush
103. “The baby hasn’t even come out yet and I am already so resentful towards my husband. Especially when he asks me to do stuff around the house. ‘Hey, can you wash the dishes?’ ‘I am not doing jack s#%t anymore; I’m busy making an eyeball!’” – Ali Wong (haha… and then you can blame these mood swings on the pregnancy hormones)
104. “Stop saying, ‘We’re pregnant.’ You’re not pregnant! Do you have to squeeze a watermelon-sized person out of your lady-hole? No. Are you crying alone in your car listening to a stupid Bette Midler song? No. When you wake up and throw up, is it because you’re nurturing a human life? No. It’s because you had too many shots of tequila,” -Mila Kunis
105. “Pregnancy: the only time you can simultaneously love and hate someone with all your heart.” – Unknown (Oh how these dreaded pregnancy hormones influence our decisions and responses!)
106. “A baby is God’s opinion that life should go on.” – Carl Sandburg
Funny pregnancy announcements
What better way to announce the good news than with a funy announcement! These six were my favorite as I searched through social media, and just had to share them.
107. “Baby shark! Due due due due due due (due date).”
108. “Looks like “Netflix & chill” went too far!”
109. “We have decided we are tired of sleeping in. Baby due
110. “I tested positive, but not for Covid. Welcoming baby__
111. “Downloading… baby in progress”
112. “Oops…we did it again”
113. “Shit just got real”
My final thoughts on these pregnancy quotes
Even with some thorough internet searching, I was unable to find authors to many of the quotes- but they were just too good not to share. Whether you needed some positive pregnancy quotes or a good laugh, I hope these sweet and funny pregnant quotes warmed your heart! They were some of my favorites!
I would love to read some of your favorite maternity quotes! Please let me know if any of these resonated with you!
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