Best Pregnancy Journals of 2023

This journal is perfect for quirky moms wanting to put a little fun into their pregnancy.

The colorful, artsy pages allow mom to document memories from her reaction to learning she was pregnant to the conclusion of those first moments after birth.

The design isn’t overly cutesy, and it includes many lined pages for recording anything you wish to write about.

There are included prompts that cover subjects like maternity clothes, morning sickness, and baby nicknames to help you kick-start your thinking.

The Expecting You journal is designed with a generic cover, so its purpose won’t be evident to people who may see it lying around before you’ve announced your pregnancy. And we love that it is small enough to carry around in a purse, so you can pull it out whenever you have a moment to sit and write — like in the waiting room at medical appointments.

This stylish and straightforward pregnancy journal guides you through your journey with quotes and scrapbook-style illustrations. It gives you the space to record important milestones and memories.

It offers writing prompts that help you describe your feelings and track any pregnancy details or preparations you are making.

It doesn’t include wording such as “Mommy” or “Daddy,” so single parents don’t have to feel uncomfortable leaving out details about the other parent.

This scrapbook-style journal is great for a creative mother looking for more than a traditional journal.

The colorful pages, photo inserts, and stickers allow you to put your own creative touch on this journal and make it a little more unique.

If you’re looking for a place to record details or paste a lot of photos quickly, this is a great option. However, it doesn’t include space for writing lengthy journal entries, so it’s best suited for moms who want their pregnancy journal to be simple and easy to use.

This hardcover book is built to last forever, and it will safely keep your memories inside. This journal allows you to completely control how much detail you choose to share.

If you’re someone who loves precision and organization, this may be the best pregnancy journal for you.

The Belly Book is nicely broken down into each trimester. In each trimester’s section, you have a week-by-week guide on your baby’s growth and writing prompts that allow you to record the most important details and some funny observations.

Although much of the book is guided, it does offer whole pages for you to journal any details or moments you wish to remember.

The journal includes space for weekly photos. We love that all your special memories can be neatly collected and displayed in this book in an organized and quick-to-read fashion. And its larger size and belly-shaped design are unique, making it stand out amongst many other more plain journals.

Even the most laid-back individuals need a book to track their memories of their first experience with parenting.

If you like the freedom of choosing when to write in a journal and not feeling the pressure of writing something each week, this sweet but humorous pregnancy and parenting journal is the best choice for you.

The fill-in-the-blank style allows you to jot down all the essential details quickly, and it includes a lot of unique prompts to help you remember those little moments you might otherwise forget.

This book doesn’t end after nine months either. It has additional space for writing about your baby during and after their birth.

This book is geared to families consisting of a mom and a dad expecting their first baby, so it doesn’t fit every family situation. It’s unique in that it includes details that focus on your relationship with your significant other.

This spiral-bound pregnancy journal offers you a fun space to document all your best pregnancy moments and details about your baby’s development until 5 years old.

A mom looking to document her pregnancy in a fun yet simple manner would enjoy this journal. There are even spaces to personalize the memory book further and include your own photos.

The journal comes with a baby-safe ink pad and includes space for your newborn’s handprint and footprint.

If you’re hoping to have as many features as possible in your pregnancy journal, this one may be best for you. The Ultimate Journal includes 100 pages full of guided questions, spaces for journaling freely, colorful photo frames to incorporate your personal photos, and three sheets of milestone stickers.

One of the bonuses to this journal is that it also includes a keepsake pouch to safely secure all your little mementos like hospital bracelets or your baby’s first hat.

This journal incorporates a fun pregnancy outlook by comparing your little one to a fruit or vegetable every week.

The fill-in-the-blank prompts help you jot down your favorite memories, feelings, and facts you want your baby to know. They also help to enhance your own thinking process as you experience your pregnancy.

At the end of each trimester section, the book includes space for free journaling, so you can include any details, feelings, or dreams you want to remember.

The journal incorporates a ribbon placeholder, so you’ll never have trouble finding your place. And the book includes spots for ultrasounds and a few photos.

If you’re already really busy and want to keep memories but feel like you don’t have enough time — this pregnancy journal may be best for you.

The journal is sectioned by month, and each month includes clever prompts that are easy to fill in.

With spaces to write about the first time you felt your baby move to sections dedicated specifically for venting, you can easily record all your pregnancy experiences without spending hours writing.

The wording is modern and fun, and the prompts are unique. The journal includes a few spaces for photos, but not so many that you struggle to find good options.

If you’re a daily journaler looking for a pregnancy diary that allows space for recording memories each day, this one is for you.

Read through the five-minute summaries about your baby’s development and reflect on your own experiences daily. It doesn’t require much work, but it helps you record what you deem important.

We enjoyed taking a few moments at the end of the day to read the reflections and write a few key details before drifting off to dream about our little one.