8 pregnancy announcement ideas: Which one suits you best?

Tiny booties. An ultrasound image. An upcoming date along with a cute sign that says, "Oh, baby!"

You've likely seen all of the above in a beautifully composed social media post to announce the impending arrival of a loved one's bundle of joy.

It all seems so effortless and delightful ... until it's your turn to share. Then, every single pregnancy announcement idea may fly right out of your head.

But don't panic. It's not good for the baby. ;)

Plus, we've got you. Below you'll find several of the most popular types of pregnancy announcements. Read on to see which style resonates with you and use it as inspiration when the time comes.

And by the way, don't feel obligated to share the announcement with the world immediately. It can be fun to keep it to yourself for a while. After all, you have nine months to spread the news!

Pets in pregnancy announcements

If you are already a pet parent, use your fur babies to help spread the news that a human baby is on its way. It may take a lot of treats to get your pet to pose, but the results can be paw-dorable.

Shirts (or bellies!) in pregnancy announcements

When using a photo as a pregnancy announcement, you can let your shirts (or bellies!) do the talking.

Message board pregnancy announcements

No need to purchase an actual message board for this type of announcement — you can use a white board or a chalkboard, or write your message in sand or on a sidewalk. This method is perfect for relatives who really need the news spelled out.

Tiny baby shoes in pregnancy announcements

Is there anything more adorable than teeny tiny baby items that you can hold in the palm of your hand? Tiny baby shoes are a popular component of pregnancy announcements, but you can really use anything: baby bottles, pacifiers, onesies or diapers.

Ultrasound photo pregnancy announcements

Including an ultrasound photo in a pregnancy announcement says, "Look! There's proof! We're really having a baby!" You can hold it, frame it, pin it to a corkboard or create a tableau with other baby items.

Siblings in pregnancy announcements

There is something so wholesome about a baby announcement coming from a big sister or brother. Besides being just plain adorable, older siblings may feel proud to be included.

Bump photo pregnancy announcements

If you wait until you're showing, you can highlight your baby bump in your announcement. If you go this route, aim to take the photo during your second trimester when you'll have the most energy.

Season's greetings pregnancy announcements

If you love spring flowers, fall foliage, PSLs or Elves on Shelves, you might want to give your announcement a seasonal vibe. You can choose to represent the timing of your pregnancy announcement or the season it will be when your baby arrives!

This article was originally published on TODAY.com