73 Amazing Pregnancy Quotes to Remember

Pregnancy is so many things.

It’s dazzling and difficult, enchanting and exhausting, isolating and unifying.

That’s why, when it comes to pregnancy quotes, there’s really something for every stage, style, and sentiment.

So if you’re looking for the perfect pregnancy quotes to inspire, motivate, and amuse you, or even couple pregnancy quotes for the two (or should we say three?) of you, we’ve got you covered.

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What is a good quote during pregnancy?

The short answer? One that speaks to you.

No two pregnancies are alike ‒ and neither are the people who are having them.

Where you find comfort and guidance during this monumental moment in your life is part of your journey and yours alone.

That’s why we’ve curated a kaleidoscope of quotes about pregnancy to suit a range of different needs and feels.

Whether you’re after some cute pregnancy quotes or something more motivational for those tough days, you’ll find something that resonates with you here.

Dive in, swim around, and fish out the wisdom that works for you.

Being pregnant quotes

1. “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
2. “A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart until the day you die.” ‒ Mary Mason
3. “You can hear now. Your inner ear is formed. I shout "I love you" into the bedroom. Then I feel stupid. Then I don't. This is pretty much the story of my life.” ‒ Suzanne Finnamore
4. “Pregnancy is a process that invites you to surrender to the unseen force behind all life.” ‒ Judy Ford
5. “Pregnancy is the only time when you can do nothing at all and still be productive.” ‒ Evan Esar
6. “You never understand life until it grows inside of you.” ‒ Sandra Chami Kassis
7. “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
8. “Pregnancy is a process that teaches you patience, selflessness, and endurance.” ‒ Aysha Taryam
9. “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
10. “Pregnancy is getting company inside one’s skin.” ‒ Maggie Scarf
11. “Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain ‒ your life will never be the same.” ‒ Catherine Jones
12. “Pregnancy is a time of joy, hope, and anticipation, but also a time of fear, uncertainty, and vulnerability.” ‒ Unknown
13. “Pregnancy is not just about growing a baby, but also about growing as a woman and a mother.” ‒ Unknown
14. “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 re-evaluate my personal and professional goals.” ‒ Holly Madison

Couple pregnancy quotes

15. “In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.” ‒ Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
16. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." ‒ Helen Keller
17. "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." ‒ Audrey Hepburn
18. “It didn’t matter how big our house was; it mattered that there was love in it.” ‒ Peter Buffett
19. “Family is the most important thing in the world.” ‒ Princess Diana
20. “Life is a crazy ride. It’s a privilege to go through it with a partner.” ‒ Kristen Bell
21. “The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” ‒ George Satayana
22. “Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family.” ‒ Paul Pearsall
23. “To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” ‒ Mark Twain
24. “Be present. To show up every day is kind of the most romantic part because you can bail at any moment.” ‒ Maya Rudolph
25. “There is no greater happiness than seeing your family grow.” ‒ Beyoncé
26. “The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.” ‒ Fawn Weaver
    

What are sweet words for a pregnant woman?

27. “What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” ‒ Mother Teresa
28. “You are proof that love before first sight does exist.” ‒ Araceli M. Ream
29. “I’m in love with a human I haven’t met yet.” ‒ Miss Planner
30. “Loving a baby is a circular business, a kind of feedback loop. The more you give the more you get and the more you get the more you feel like giving.” ‒ Penelope Leach
31. “A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin.” ‒ Amy Tan
32. “Being pregnant means every day is another day closer to meeting the love of your life.” ‒ Unknown
33. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ‒ Lao Tzu
34. “Having kids feels like that first seventh-grade crush that overwhelms every molecule in your body, but it’s permanent.” ‒ Unknown
35. “It is the most powerful creation to have life growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift.” ‒ Beyoncé
36. “Having a baby is like falling in love again, both with your husband and your child.” ‒ Tina Brown
37. “Sometimes, when you pick up your child, you can feel the map of your own bones beneath your hands, or smell the scent of your skin in the nape of his neck. This is the most extraordinary thing about motherhood ‒ finding a piece of yourself separate and apart, that all the same, you could not live without.” ‒ Jodi Picoult

Positive pregnancy quotes

38. “You are the closest I will ever come to magic.” ‒ Suzanne Finnamore
39. “A grand adventure is about to begin.” ‒ Winnie the Pooh
40. “Let us make pregnancy an occasion when we appreciate our female bodies.” ‒ Merete Leonhardt-Lupa
41. “A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” ‒ Eda LeShan
42. “Children reinvent your world for you.” ‒ Susan Sarandon
43. “Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary ‒ it’s an act of infinite optimism.” ‒ Gilda Radner
44. “It is no accident, Ma, that the comma resembles a fetus ‒ that curve of continuation. We were all once inside our mothers, saying, with our entire curved and silent selves, more, more, more. I want to insist that our being alive is beautiful enough to be worthy of replication. And so what? So what if all I ever made of my life was more of it?” ‒ Ocean Vuong
45. “When I was pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they’re pregnant.” ‒ Mariska Hargitay
46. “You are already my favorite adventure.” ‒ Hannah Ferrier
47. “You never understand life until it grows inside you.” ‒ Sandra C. Kassis
    

Funny quotes about pregnancy

48. “Being pregnant feels like you're constantly hungover, except you didn't even get to enjoy the party.” ‒ Mindy Kaling
49. “Pregnancy is like having a bowling ball attached to your stomach for nine months, except the ball keeps getting bigger and heavier.” ‒ Jennifer Garner
50. “Being pregnant is like living with a tiny roommate who is always hungry, always thirsty, and never pays rent.” ‒ Unknown
51. “Pregnancy is like a 9-month-long science experiment that you conduct on yourself.” ‒ Jessica Biel
52. “Pregnancy is like a rollercoaster ride. One minute you're excited and the next you're holding on for dear life.” ‒ Mila Kunis
53. “Pregnancy is the ultimate excuse for being late, forgetful, and emotional.” ‒ Amy Poehler
54. “Pregnancy is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get - cravings, morning sickness, or both.” ‒ Unknown

Pregnancy is hard quotes

55. “People always say that pregnant women have a glow. And I say it’s because you’re sweating to death.” ‒ Jessica Simpson
56. “Pregnancy is a time when your body becomes a public exhibit, and everyone has an opinion on how you should be taking care of it.” ‒ Tina Fey
57. “Pregnancy is a process that tests you in ways you never thought possible.” ‒ Unknown
58. “We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” ‒ Laura Stavoe Harm
59. “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
60. “Pregnancy is a journey that tests your limits, but also rewards you with the greatest gift of all.” ‒ Unknown
61. “Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it can be difficult and challenging, especially for the woman carrying the baby.” ‒ Tia Mowry
62. “That first pregnancy is a long sea journey to a country where you don’t know the language, where land is in sight for such a long time that after a while, it’s just the horizon ‒ and then one day birds wheel over that dark shape and it’s suddenly close and all you can do is hope like hell that you’ve had the right shots.” ‒ Emily Perkins
63. “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
64. "Making the decision to have a child ‒ it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." ‒ Elizabeth Stone
65. "In the pregnancy process I have come to realize how much of the burden is on the female partner. She's got a construction zone going on in her belly." ‒ Al Roker
66. “Of course I can do this. I’m pregnant, not brain-damaged. My condition doesn’t change my personality.” ‒ Christine Feehan
67. "One of the hardest things about parenting is that you just never know what the outcome will be. It’s a total leap of faith." ‒ Catherine Newman
68. “The first pregnancy is the most self-indulgent thing in the world because you get massages and prenatal yoga and hypnotherapy CDs. During this one, I forget that I’m even pregnant. I’m hoisting my 2-year-old around.” ‒ Emily Blunt
    

What are some motivational quotes for pregnancy delivery?

69. “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” ‒ Unknown
70. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” ‒ Christian D. Larson
71. “The pain of childbirth is temporary, but the joy of holding your baby in your arms is forever.” ‒ Unknown
72. “Childbirth is an experience in a woman's life that holds the power to transform her forever.” ‒ Suzanne Arms
73. “Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear.” ‒ Jane Weideman

Remember that pregnancy is a beautiful and challenging experience, but you're strong enough to handle anything that comes your way.

When you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a little pick-me-up, come back to these quotes and affirmations to remind yourself of the power and beauty of pregnancy.

So here's to you, mama-to-be, and all the amazing things you're about to accomplish.

Keep calm, stay positive, and embrace the miracle of life growing inside of you!

And if you want to find other moms-to-be in the same boat as you, you can find your Bump Buddy on Peanut.

All the best. 💖