Many people are looking forward to 2017, hoping for happiness and success. However, some of our much loved celebs are expecting a whole lot more: they are expecting babies!
For some it is their first time as parents, whilst others will prepare to cradle additions to their families.
We take a look at some celebs who took to social media in announcing their impending happy arrivals.
Bucie
Performing on the Idols SA stage during the semi-finals, Bucie attracted the attention of many as she revealed her baby bump while wearing a black and white leotard. This is the musician’s second child.
I love her❤... being around her always brings such light to my soul @mmotsage
A photo posted by Bucie 🇿🇦👑 (@bucienqwiliso) on Nov 21, 2016 at 3:24am PST
Ciara
The hitmaker and husband, Russell Wilson, are expecting their first child. The couple broke the news to fans with a photo on Ciara’s birthday.
A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Oct 25, 2016 at 8:50pm PDT
Marion Cotillard
The French actress, entangled in the Pitt-Jolie feud, took to Instagram where she rubbished reports of her alleged affair and announced news of her second pregnancy with partner, Guillaume Canet.
A photo posted by @marioncotillard on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT
Amanda Seyfried
The actress announced her pregnancy at the Givenchy press launch for their new Live Irrésistible fragrance, which she is the spokesmodel. At the event, Seyfried, was dressed in a Givenchy black mini dress that showed off her tiny baby bump.
A photo posted by People Magazine (@people) on Nov 29, 2016 at 5:37pm PST
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
The television personality, together with her husband Ian, took to social media to confirm their news along with a cute family photo. This will be the couple’s second child.
Yes! We are bound to give thanks to You Lord. We are pregnant! #March #babies #pray pic.twitter.com/2dTRIzoVW3
— E Afrika-Bredenkamp (@ElanaAfrika) August 30, 2016
Danny K
The local artist and wife, Lisa Koppel, announced their pregnancy with a cute video on Koppel’s instagram account. The couple are expecting their second child.
A video posted by Danny K (@dannykj23) on Oct 25, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT