π«
Pregnant Person
PREG-nuhnt PUR-suhn
Definitions
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People Β· Family
Common
Represents a pregnant person, indicating pregnancy, expecting a baby, or the process of childbearing regardless of gender identity.
Used to announce pregnancies, discuss pregnancy experiences, or reference parenthood in an inclusive way.
Guess what? I'm 12 weeks π« and feeling great!
Personal announcement on Instagram
The π« journey is different for everyone. Be kind to yourself.
Pregnancy support group on Facebook
My partner is π« with twins! We're so excited!
Family group chat
Introduced in 2022 as part of Unicode's effort to create more gender-inclusive emoji options, complementing the existing pregnant woman emoji.
2
Identity Β· Inclusion
Common
Used specifically to represent pregnant transgender men, non-binary people, or anyone who doesn't identify as a woman but is experiencing pregnancy.
Often used in discussions about gender inclusivity, transgender rights, and diverse family structures.
As a pregnant trans man π« I appreciate inclusive healthcare providers who don't assume all pregnant people are women.
LGBTQ+ forum discussion
Our clinic is proud to provide prenatal care for all π« individuals, regardless of gender identity.
Healthcare provider's website
Part of a broader movement to recognize that pregnancy is not exclusively a female experience, acknowledging transgender and non-binary individuals who can become pregnant.
Evolution Timeline
2022
Introduction of the pregnant person emoji as part of Unicode 14.0, alongside other gender-inclusive emoji options.
Growing recognition of gender diversity and inclusive representation in digital communication.
2022
Media coverage and public discourse about the new emoji sparked conversations about gender inclusivity in pregnancy.
Increasing visibility of transgender and non-binary pregnant people in mainstream culture.
2023
Gradual normalization in healthcare communications and pregnancy support communities online.
Adoption by major health organizations and pregnancy resource platforms.
Cultural Context
Represents a significant shift in digital communication toward acknowledging diverse gender identities and experiences, particularly that pregnancy is not exclusively experienced by women.
Part of a broader language evolution toward gender-inclusive terminology like 'pregnant people' and 'birthing parents' in healthcare and educational contexts.
Demonstrates how digital communication tools are evolving to reflect changing social understanding of gender, family structures, and reproductive experiences.
Generally more readily adopted and understood by younger generations who have grown up with evolving concepts of gender identity and inclusivity.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Commonly used in NHS materials and progressive spaces, with strong adoption in official communications about pregnancy services.
United States
Widely adopted in progressive contexts, particularly in urban areas and among younger users. Sometimes politically charged.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Variable adoption, with higher usage among those in healthcare, education, or with connections to LGBTQ+ communities.
Gen_Z: Widely adopted and understood as inclusive. Often used deliberately to signal progressive values around gender inclusivity.
Older: Limited usage, with some confusion about distinction from the pregnant woman emoji; primarily encountered when receiving messages from younger generations.
Millennials: Generally familiar with and supportive of the emoji's inclusive intent, particularly in urban and progressive contexts.
Common Combinations
π«β€οΈ
Expressing love for pregnancy, an expected child, or a pregnant person.
Common in pregnancy announcements and supportive messages to expecting parents.
π«π
Celebrating a pregnancy announcement or milestone.
Used in congratulatory messages when someone announces they're expecting.
π«π€’
Morning sickness or pregnancy-related nausea.
Used humorously to discuss the less glamorous aspects of pregnancy.
π«πΆ
Expecting a baby, highlighting both the pregnancy and the future child.
Often used in baby announcements or discussions about preparing for parenthood.
Related Emojis
π€°
Traditional pregnant woman emoji that preceded the gender-inclusive version.
πΆ
Baby emoji, representing the outcome of pregnancy.
π³οΈββ§οΈ
Transgender flag, sometimes used alongside pregnant person emoji in trans-inclusive contexts.
πͺ
Family emoji, representing the expanded family unit after pregnancy.