It’s usually best to wait until the news is shared publicly before sending a card, and to let them lead on how much they want to talk about it.
How to write it
- Wait until the news is public before congratulating in a group setting.
- Keep it warm and short.
- Don’t ask about due dates, plans, or health.
Warm congratulations
Congratulations on your wonderful news! So happy for you.
What exciting news! Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy.
Congratulations to you and your family — this is lovely to hear.
So thrilled for you! Let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Congratulations! What a joyful time ahead.
From a manager
Congratulations! We’ll support you however you need over the coming months.
Wonderful news. Let’s talk whenever you’re ready about anything that would help.
Congratulations! Your wellbeing comes first — please let me know what you need.
So happy for you. We’ll plan everything together when the time comes.
Lightly funny
Congratulations! The team’s newest future member is already the cutest.
Amazing news! Our team baby count just went up.
Congratulations! Start practising your lullabies — we’ll be your audience.
So happy for you! Cravings meeting at lunch?
Short messages
Congratulations — wonderful news!
So happy for you!
Wishing you all the best!
What fantastic news!
What to avoid
- Comments about her body, energy, or cravings unless she raises it.
- Questions about leave plans.
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