100 Quotes for Pregnant Women to Celebrate New Beginnings: Embracing Motherhood’s Transformative Journey
Pregnancy is a time of profound change, a journey that encompasses hope, strength, and anticipation as a mother prepares for the new life she’ll soon nurture. It’s often described as one of life’s most beautiful transitions but also one that brings its share of physical, mental, and emotional challenges. As you await your little one’s arrival, you might find comfort and encouragement in words of wisdom from others who have walked this path. To support and uplift expectant mothers, here are 100 insightful quotes that celebrate this special phase and remind you of the resilience, love, and strength you carry within.
Motherhood is a spectrum of emotions—excitement, anticipation, a bit of worry for the unknown, and deep, unconditional love. These quotes capture the essence of pregnancy and the journey of becoming a mother, offering a bit of guidance and warmth for those who may feel overwhelmed or need a gentle reminder of the beauty in this time of transition. Here’s to celebrating the upcoming changes and embracing the future with open arms.
1. “A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.”
2. “It is the most powerful creation to have life that is growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift.” — Beyoncé
3. “There is a sanctity involved with bringing a child into this world; it is better than bombing one out of it.” — James Baldwin
4. “Being a new mom is exciting and full of joy. If you listen to your intuition, you’ll always be on the right path.”
5. “I find a pregnant body beautiful and an incredible reminder of what a woman’s body is made to do.” — Kourtney Kardashian
6. “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
7. “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
8. “We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” — Laura Stavoe Harm
9. “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
10. “A baby is God’s opinion that life should go on.” — Carl Sandburg
11. “Birthing is the most profound initiation to spirituality a woman can have.” — Robin Lim
12. “Pregnancy is a process that invites you to surrender to the unseen force behind all life.” — Judy Ford
13. “You become like a vampire when you’re pregnant: Your senses are so sensitive and your emotions are so heightened.” — Ali Wong
14. “The amazing thing about becoming a parent is that you will never again be your own first priority.” — Olivia Wilde
15. “When you’re pregnant, you can think of nothing but having your own body to yourself again, yet after giving birth, you realize that the biggest part of you now is 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 Picoult
16. “The wisdom and compassion a woman can intuitively experience in childbirth can make her a source of healing and understanding for others.” — Stephen Gaskin
17. “There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.” — Chinese Proverb
18. “In pregnancy, there are two bodies, one inside the other. Two people live under one skin. When so much of life is dedicated to maintaining our integrity as distinct beings, this bodily tandem is an uncanny fact.” — Joan Raphael-Leff
19. “Pregnancy is the only time in life you’ll fall in love with someone you haven’t met.”
20. “Pregnancy will alter your brain’s chemistry. It’ll make you realize the importance of life and why it must be protected at all costs.”
A New Perspective on Life and Love
From the moment you learn you’re expecting, life changes in unexpected ways. For many, pregnancy is a time of transformation, where the importance of patience, strength, and self-care becomes evident. These quotes capture the beauty and the growth that accompany the journey toward motherhood. Whether you’re looking for strength, humor, or simply a reminder of the beauty in this stage of life, you’ll find that these words resonate deeply.
21. “A strong intention, a relaxed body, and an open mind are the main ingredients for an active birth.” — Janet Balaskas
22. “Pregnancy is just the beginning. There is a series of new precious moments to look forward to as the baby starts to grow.”
23. “People always say that pregnant women have a glow. And I say it’s because you’re sweating to death.” — Jessica Simpson
24. “Motherhood is the greatest thing and also the hardest thing.” — Ricki Lake
25. “Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had…and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” — Linda Wooten
26. “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
27. “The wonder of life begins in a woman’s womb.” — Laila Gifty Akita
28. “It’s a great thing about being pregnant; you don’t need excuses to pee or eat.” — Angelina Jolie
29. “Your pregnant elephant ankles will return to normal. Just hang in there.” — Adriel Booker
30. “Being a mother is not about what you gave up to have a child, but what you gained from having one.”
Embracing the Changes Pregnancy Brings
For many women, pregnancy is a mix of exhilaration and sacrifice. It involves physical, emotional, and mental shifts that prepare you for the journey ahead. Each milestone—from the first kick to the anticipation of meeting your baby—brings its own unique joy. The following quotes remind us that while pregnancy has its ups and downs, it also offers a unique opportunity to embrace life’s miracles, even amid the discomforts and challenges.
31. “Giving birth and being born bring us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom.” — Harriette Hartigan
32. “I’m never as happy as when I’m pregnant. I would literally have babies if I could.” — Tori Spelling
33. “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
34. “Pregnancy is getting company inside one’s skin.” — Maggie Scarf
35. “No matter how bad my day has been, it takes one little kick to make everything feel alright.”
36. “Not every day of pregnancy is easy, but every day brings me closer to you.”
37. “Hello, I’m Mila Kunis with a very special message for all you soon-to-be fathers. Stop saying, ‘We’re pregnant.’ You’re not pregnant. We are.” — Mila Kunis
38. “All pregnant women are warriors. It takes strength just to get up and go to work.” — Camilla Luddington
39. “It is easy when you’re pregnant to spend hours dreaming about the little baby growing inside you and wondering who they will turn out to be.”
40. “There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.” — Pamela. S. Nadav
Pregnancy is a journey of ups, downs, and everything in between.
These quotes offer a gentle reminder that the sacrifices, discomforts, and uncertainties of this journey are part of a beautiful process. As you anticipate the arrival of your baby, remember that the love, resilience, and joy you embody are gifts to yourself and your growing family. Embrace this time as you prepare for the life-altering experience of motherhood.
41. “Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything.”
42. “Being pregnant means every day is another day closer to meeting the love of your life.”
43. “With every newborn baby, a little sun rises.” — Irmgard Erath
44. “When I finally get to meet you, the morning sickness, the fatigue, the stress will all be worth it.”
45. “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
46. “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
47. “Being pregnant for nine months was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. But it has also been the most rewarding.” — Jill Hutchinson
48. “Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes.” — Joyce Armor
49. “I gotta be honest. It’s really irritating to hear people say, ‘God! You’ve been pregnant forever!’ I’m making a baby, not ramen noodles!” — Amber Rose
50. “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” — Lin Yutang
The Joy of Anticipation: Celebrating New Beginnings
Pregnancy introduces an entirely new perspective on life, love, and strength. As you carry a new life within, each day brings you closer to a future filled with love and precious moments. This period is one of introspection, resilience, and immense personal growth. For those days when you need a boost, these quotes serve as affirmations that celebrate the transformation from woman to mother.
51. “Becoming a mother makes you realize you’re capable of doing almost everything one-handed.”
52. “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
53. “Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” — Barbara Kingsolver
54. “Pregnancy is the only time when you can do absolutely nothing at all and still be productive.” — Evan Esar
55. “When you moved, I felt squeezed with a wild infatuation and protectiveness. We are one. Nothing, not even death, can change that.” — Suzanne Finnamore
56. “Being pregnant finally made 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
57. “An unplanned baby is a blessing from Heaven, a gift from the angels.”
58. “Such a mysterious business, motherhood. How brave a woman must be to embark on it.” — M. L. Stedman
59. “I begin to love this little creature and anticipate their birth as a fresh twist to a knowledge that I do not wish to unite.” — Mary Wollstonecraft
60. “I feel like I will be the best mom I can be if I am a happy person. Keep your sanity first, and then save the baby.” — Cheryl Hynes
A Love Like No Other: The Bond Between Mother and Child
As each week passes, you grow closer to meeting the love of your life, a connection that deepens with every kick and flutter. Pregnancy marks the beginning of a bond that knows no limits—a relationship so profound that it shapes you in ways you never imagined. These quotes highlight the joys of this unbreakable connection, reminding you that you are part of something beautiful and extraordinary.
61. “Pregnancy seems designed to prepare you for life as a mother. You start making sacrifices nine months before the child is born, so by the time they put in an appearance, you are used to giving things up for them.” — Brett Kiellerop-Morris
62. “This is the most extraordinary thing about motherhood—finding a piece of yourself separate and apart that you could not live without.” — Jodi Picoult
63. “Motherhood means I’m always a little bit awake, a little bit alert at all times.” — Shonda Rhimes
64. “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
65. “Going into pregnancy is a really challenging time for a woman, because it’s forever-changing, both mentally and physically.” — Brooke Burke
66. “Giving birth is an ecstatic, jubilant adventure not available to males.” — John Stevenson
67. “One thing that happens when you’re pregnant is that your stomach starts to stretch…it itches! So I have to keep my belly really lubricated…It’s really like basting a turkey with body butter!” — Padma Lakshmi
68. “I hope my baby knows that he was longed for and will always be loved.”
69. “You do a lot of growing up when you’re pregnant. It’s suddenly like,…playtime is over.” — Connie Fioretto
70. “Let us make pregnancy an occasion when we appreciate our female bodies.” — Merete Leonhardt-Lupa
71. “In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.”
72. “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.” — Osho
The Miracle of Creation: Honoring the Transformation
Motherhood is a journey of transformation, not only in the physical sense but also in terms of your soul and spirit. Through the miracle of creating new life, you uncover parts of yourself you may never have discovered. Pregnancy is a testament to the beauty and resilience within each woman. These quotes celebrate that transformation, honoring the miracle of creation and the beauty of nurturing life.
73. “Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear.” — Jane Weideman
74. “Now my belly is as noble as my heart.” — Gabriela Mistral
75. “Of course I can do this. I’m pregnant, not brain-damaged. My condition doesn’t change my personality.” — Christine Feehan
76. “A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside…when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.”
77. “My goal is to appreciate my body for what it has done.” — Sia Cooper
78. “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
79. “A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin.” — Amy Tan
80. “Making the decision to have a baby is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” — Elizabeth Stone
81. “Pregnancy is like a 9-month-long science experiment that you conduct on yourself.” — Jessica Biel
82. “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
83. “Every four weeks I go up a bra size…it’s worth being pregnant just for the breasts.” — Natasha Hamilton
Finding Strength in Every Moment
Pregnancy is a journey that demands strength, patience, and resilience. As your body changes, so does your perspective on life, love, and happiness. These quotes remind you of the power within to embrace this new chapter with grace and confidence, celebrating each moment as it brings you closer to the next great adventure: motherhood.
84. “Your body is the child’s instrument of birth.” — Penelope Leach
85. “Pregnant women! They had that weird frisson, an aura of magic that combined awkwardly with an earthy sense of duty.” — Ruth Morgan
86. “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 contentment. Trust your body to birth and know that the collective power of women worldwide will be with you.”
87. “You never understand life until it grows inside of you.”
88. “Pregnancy. It’s just like a constant hangover.” — Ellie Kemper
89. “When you are pregnant, you don’t really sleep. You just worry with your eyes closed.”
90. “A new baby is the beginning of all things — wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” — Eda LeShan
91. “Babies are bits of star-dust blown from the hand of God. Lucky is the woman who knows the pangs of birth for she has held a star.” — Larry Barretto
92. “The moment I saw the positive pregnancy test, I became a mother.”
93. “You will never have this day with your little one inside you again. So, while it is tough and challenging, take a moment to be fully present with that growing baby inside of you and remember that your baby is always with you.” — Kelly Jackson
94. “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—I’m in awe of the process and science.” — Emily Deschanel
95. “Pregnancy is a process that invites you to surrender to the unseen force behind all life.” — Judy Ford
96. “A baby fills a place in your heart that even you didn’t know was empty.”
97. “Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born.” — George Bernard Shaw
98. “Pregnancy is like a rollercoaster ride. One minute you’re excited, and the next you’re holding on for dear life.” — Mila Kunis
99. “Whenever and wherever you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life.” — Ina May Gaskin
100. “Having a baby is like falling in love again, both with your husband and your child.” — Tina Brown
Pregnancy marks a time of beautiful transformation
Where life’s smallest moments take on the greatest significance. These quotes serve as a reminder of the strength, grace, and beauty within each mother as she prepares to meet the love of her life. Celebrate each kick, each heartbeat, and each quiet moment, for this journey is the beginning of an incredible chapter filled with love, hope, and endless possibilities.