pregnant woman: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F930 1F3FB
Description
A pregnant woman, depicted from the torso up, with fair skin, typically shown with both hands on her belly. She usually wears a shirt or dress, and her belly is noticeably rounded.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents pregnancy, expecting a baby, maternity, new life, and anticipation. Can convey joy, excitement, and the journey of motherhood.
Backstory
The pregnant woman emoji was approved as part of Unicode 9.0 in 2016 and added to Emoji 3.0. It was created to offer more inclusive representation for various life stages and experiences, recognizing the importance of pregnancy in human life. The addition of different skin tones (like 1F3FB for fair skin) followed later to enhance diversity.
Usage Examples
- Announcing a pregnancy: 'We're expecting! 🤰🏻💕'
- Talking about pregnancy journey: 'Feeling the baby kick today! 🤰🏻'
- Sharing news on social media: 'Baby shower fun! 🤰🏻'
- Discussing maternity leave: 'Getting ready for maternity leave 🤰🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely used to announce pregnancy, celebrate impending parenthood, or discuss topics related to childbirth and parenting.
East Asian culture:
Used similarly to Western cultures, but may also be seen in contexts relating to family planning or blessings for new families.