Birth Announcements

birth announcements are a fun customary way of sharing the news that your baby was born. Here we'll give you ideas on how to photograph your baby, where to buy birth announcements, how to make a creative homemade birth announcement, and more.

Easy Wording for Birth Announcements

Your baby birth announcement doesn't have to be complicated -- just a few lines of important information will have everyone cooing about your newborn.

Birth Announcement Etiquette--Don't Mess This Up!

When should you send your baby birth announcement? And do you have to send it to everyone? We have the answers to these questions (and more) to help you make the right steps.

Easy-to-Make Photo Birth Announcements

Check out these adorable photo birth announcements from our sister site, BHG Life in Photos.

5 Fun Ways to Share Your Birth Announcement on Facebook

Try one of these creative ideas to share a baby birth announcement for your new bundle of joy.

10 Adorable DIY Birth Announcements

Check out these adorable birth announcements made by real moms.

The President, the Pope, and Mickey Mouse Want Your Baby's Birth Announcement

Yes, believe it or not, you can send your birth announcements to the White House, Disney, and the Vatican and receive a signed reply -- perfect as a keepsake!

The April the Giraffe Parody Mom Just Gave Birth to a Baby Boy

The mom who went viral by spoofing April the giraffe's live labor video has given birth and just announced it with the perfect photo.

Celebrity Baby Birth Announcements

A flash of a teeny-tiny foot. A photo collage. A shout-it-from-the-rooftops tweet. Even celebrities aren't immune to the excitement of finally seeing a brand-new baby after nine long months. From Ashton Kutcher to Zoe Saldana, here are the adorable ways some A-list parents have announced the arrival of their little love nugget -- whether through Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

Birth Announcements for Babies With Special Needs

Should you share sensitive info about your newborn's health issues on the baby birth announcement? Get advice from parents raising kids with special needs.

Your Friends' Reactions

How are your friends reacting to your pregnancy? No doubt your nonmommy friends may react quite differently than your friends with families of their own.