101 Maternity Photo Captions Funny, Sweet and Short for Every Bump Pic

The best maternity photo captions are short, personal and easy to read in one glance. This list has 101 original captions for maternity photos and pregnancy picture captions. They are sorted by mood, from funny to sweet. Pick one, swap in your due month or baby's nickname, and post.

Which caption for maternity shoot photos to use

Use this table to pick captions for maternity photoshoot posts by mood.

Caption type	Best for
Short maternity photo captions	A single photo, minimal post
Funny pregnant captions	Bump updates, cravings, humor
Sweet maternity picture captions	Framed prints, soft photos
Captions for maternity shoot with husband	Couple photos
Maternity photo captions for a first baby	First pregnancy
Maternity shoot captions for Instagram	Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
Maternity photoshoot quotes	Photo books, longer captions
Rainbow baby and second baby captions	Pregnancy after loss, siblings

Short maternity photo captions

Short captions for maternity shoot photos work best under a single picture. Each one is under eight words.

1. "Bump, set, love."
2. "Growing our favorite person."
3. "Almost time to meet you."
4. "Two heartbeats, one body."
5. "Loading baby, please wait."
6. "Counting down in kicks."
7. "Our little secret got bigger."
8. "Room for one more."
9. "Soon we'll be three."
10. "Belly full of love."
11. "Holding you before I hold you."
12. "The last few weeks of two."
13. "Due soon, loved already."
14. "Waiting looks good on me."
15. "Baby on board, heart on sleeve."

Funny pregnant captions

Funny pregnant captions for the mom who has eaten pickles at 2 a.m. and regrets nothing. These pregnant picture captions work on any platform.

1. "I'm not fat, I'm baking."
2. "Eating for two, napping for three."
3. "This bump is 40% baby and 60% tacos."
4. "Can't see my feet. Assuming they're still there."
5. "Pregnant and still looking for my phone."
6. "Bun in the oven, oven needs a nap."
7. "I waddle, therefore I am."
8. "Officially out of jeans that button."
9. "My bladder and I are no longer on speaking terms."
10. "Growing a human is my cardio."
11. "Will trade back rubs for snacks."
12. "Baby's first kick was aimed at my ribs."
13. "Sorry, I can't hear you over my cravings."
14. "Shoes tied by husband since week 32."
15. "Proof I didn't just eat a watermelon."

Sweet maternity picture captions

Sweet maternity picture captions for a soft, quiet photo. Use them as a caption for maternity pictures you plan to frame.

1. "You were a wish before you were a heartbeat."
2. "Every kick says hello."
3. "Nine months of waiting, a lifetime of loving."
4. "I didn't know my heart could grow this much."
5. "Your first home is right here."
6. "We've loved you since the first test line."
7. "The best things come with tiny feet."
8. "My body is your first lullaby."
9. "Some love stories start with two pink lines."
10. "Little one, the world is ready for you."
11. "Soft light, round belly, full heart."
12. "This is what hope looks like from the side."

Captions for maternity shoot with husband

Couple maternity photo captions for the shots where he's in the frame too. These captions for maternity shoot with husband fit a joint post.

1. "Me, him and the little one in between."
2. "From two to three, our best plan yet."
3. "He holds my hand. I hold our baby."
4. "Watching him become a dad already."
5. "Our love just got a new address."
6. "Two hearts made a third."
7. "His eyes, my nose, we hope."
8. "Team of two, expanding soon."
9. "He's already arguing with the bump about football teams."
10. "Same love, one more seat at the table."
11. "Mom and Dad, coming soon to a nursery near you."
12. "He rubs my feet. I grow his baby. Fair trade."
13. "We said forever. Now we're making it bigger."
14. "The best thing we've ever made together."
15. "Us, plus one."

Maternity photo captions for a first baby

These maternity photo captions first baby parents can use are for anyone new to all of it. They also work as captions for maternity pics in a baby book.

1. "First baby, first bump, first time feeling this nervous."
2. "Parents in training."
3. "Becoming a mom one week at a time."
4. "We've never met you, but we'd do anything for you."
5. "Our first chapter as a family of three."
6. "New to this, sure about you."
7. "The nursery is ready. We're almost ready."
8. "Baby number one, love number one."
9. "First time pregnant, forever changed."
10. "We read every book. You'll still surprise us."
11. "Ready or not, here comes our first."

Maternity shoot captions for Instagram

Maternity shoot captions for Instagram need to be short enough to read before the photo loads. These maternity photoshoot captions for Instagram also work on Facebook and TikTok.

1. "Bump watch: week 32."
2. "Golden hour, glowing mama."
3. "Belly out, phone up."
4. "Currently growing my best post yet."
5. "Mama mode: loading."
6. "Little feet, big news."
7. "Bumping along."
8. "Third trimester glow is real."
9. "Here's the bump you've been asking about."
10. "Cutest plus-one coming soon."
11. "Bump day, best day."
12. "The view from week 34."
13. "Soon to be outnumbered."
14. "Proof that dreams have due dates."
15. "Bump and done. Just kidding, six weeks to go."

Maternity photoshoot quotes

Maternity photo quotes and pregnancy photo shoot quotes for a longer caption or a photo book. Use these quotes for maternity pictures you print. These maternity pic quotes are all original.

1. "A baby is love that you can hold before you've even met."
2. "Pregnancy is waiting for someone you already love."
3. "The world gets a little softer when you're carrying a heartbeat."
4. "You are the poem I'm writing with my body."
5. "A mother's arms are made for holding. Mine are practicing."
6. "Nine months is a long time to wait. It's a short time to get ready."
7. "Some people wait their whole lives to meet their best friend. I have six weeks left."
8. "My belly is round because my heart ran out of room."
9. "Before the first cry, there's the first kick."
10. "Every stretch mark is a story you'll hear someday."

Rainbow baby and second baby captions

Captions for a pregnancy after loss or a growing family. Keep them simple and honest.

1. "After the storm, our rainbow."
2. "Hope grew back."
3. "Carrying our rainbow with careful hands."
4. "Big brother is ready. Mostly."
5. "Big sister approved this bump."
6. "Round two, same amount of love."
7. "Our family is getting one more pair of tiny socks."
8. "The kids think the baby lives in my belly button."

Tips for your maternity photoshoot captions

Book your session for weeks 28 to 34. Love Pic Love, a photography blog, recommends "Weeks 28–34" because the bump is round but not yet heavy (Love Pic Love). That window also gives you time to post before the baby arrives.

• Write your caption for maternity photo shoot posts before the day. You'll pick better poses if you know the words.
• Add the week number. Followers like seeing the bump grow.
• Use one or two hashtags, like #maternityshoot or #bumpdate. More looks like spam.
• Bring a prop with a name or date. A personalized baby name embroidery hoop photographs well and goes on the nursery wall after.

Need words for the partner's side? Read our quotes for pregnant wife. For after the birth, see our new baby wishes, photo captions for couples and proud mom quotes.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good caption for maternity photos?

A good caption for maternity photos is short and personal. "Soon we'll be three" and "Holding you before I hold you" both work under almost any picture.

What should I caption my maternity shoot with my husband?

Try "Us, plus one" or "Two hearts made a third." Couple maternity photo captions work best when they name you both.

What are funny pregnant picture captions?

"I'm not fat, I'm baking" and "Growing a human is my cardio" are two of the most shared. Funny captions fit bump updates better than formal shoot photos.

What are good maternity captions for Instagram?

Keep maternity shoot captions for Instagram under 10 words and add the week. "Bump watch: week 32" or "Golden hour, glowing mama" both fit.

What is a short caption for a maternity shoot?

Short captions for a maternity shoot include "Bump, set, love," "Room for one more" and "Due soon, loved already."

Do maternity photography captions need hashtags?

No, but one or two help people find your maternity photos captions. Use #maternityshoot or a hashtag with your baby's due month.

When should I take maternity photos?

Weeks 28 to 34 is the window Love Pic Love recommends. Book earlier if your doctor expects an early delivery.