The most helpful messages are reassuring. Tell her the work is covered, she shouldn’t check email, and the team is excited for her. Leave birth stories and unsolicited parenting advice out of it.
How to write it
- Reassure her that her work is in good hands.
- Wish her well for the birth and the time at home.
- Avoid unsolicited advice or birth stories.
Warm and reassuring
Wishing you a smooth arrival and a wonderful time with your new family. Your work is in good hands — please don’t think about it.
We’re so happy for you. Enjoy every moment, and we’ll see you when you’re ready.
Sending love for the weeks ahead. Can’t wait to meet the little one on a video call.
Congratulations! Rest, enjoy, and leave everything here to us.
You’ve handed everything over perfectly. Now go and enjoy the most important project yet.
Funny maternity leave messages
Enjoy your leave! Your new boss is very small and very demanding.
Swapping spreadsheets for nappies — good luck! You’ll be great.
Your out-of-office message has never been more true.
Enjoy maternity leave! Sleep is overrated anyway. Probably.
We’ll miss you in meetings. Your baby won’t schedule any — enjoy that.
From a manager
Your work is covered and your role will be waiting. Please focus on you and your family.
Congratulations! Take all the time you need — we’ll be here when you’re ready.
We’re so pleased for you. Don’t check email; that’s an instruction from your manager.
Wishing you every happiness. Let us know if there’s anything you need from us.
Short messages
Congratulations and good luck!
Enjoy every moment!
Wishing you all the best — we’ll miss you!
Can’t wait to meet your little one!
Sending love to your growing family.
What to avoid
- Comments about her body or the birth.
- Pressuring her to say when she’ll be back.
Organising the whole card? Our maternity leave card guide covers timing and who to invite. For more ideas, read Baby Shower Messages for a Coworker.