pregnant woman
Unicode: 1F930
Description
A pregnant woman, depicted from the waist up, with a visible baby bump. She typically has brown hair and is wearing a pink or light-colored top.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents pregnancy, motherhood, expectation, fertility, or the state of being pregnant. Can convey excitement, anticipation, or a personal announcement.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as part of an effort to expand emoji representation to include more diverse human figures and life stages. Its inclusion addressed a common human experience not previously well-represented by a single emoji.
Usage Examples
- Announcing pregnancy: 'We're expecting! 🤰'
- Sharing a pregnancy update: 'Feeling the baby kick today! 🤰'
- Discussing motherhood: 'The journey of pregnancy is incredible 🤰'
- In messages related to family growth: 'Our family is growing! 🤰'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used by expectant mothers to announce or share their pregnancy journey, or in discussions about family and newborns.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often used in contexts of family planning, new life, or celebratory messages related to pregnancy.