What does it mean when you dream about being pregnant

Last Updated on November 28, 2021 by Maria Numero

What does it mean to dream about pregnancy?

The dreams reflect our concerns, our problems, and our dreams and aspirations. In this article, you will learn the meaning of dreaming about pregnancy, an experience that, although it is usually related to the arrival of changes in your life, can have many meanings depending on the context.

Interpretation of dreaming about pregnancy

Generally, suppose you dream that you are pregnant. In that case, the subconscious indicates that you are maturing, evolving internally, and that positive changes are coming both for you and the people around you.

Of course, try to remember all the details of the dream, since, as we said, the meaning changes a lot from one situation to another (for example, if it is your pregnancy or someone else’s). 

On the other hand, sometimes the situation occurs when you dream that you are pregnant because you doubt whether you are carrying a baby inside you. It usually is not like that, but these dreams can manifest themselves perfectly if you have had little caution in your relationships.

Therefore, you must remember all the details of your dream about pregnancy, think about your current personal situation. Thus, you will know what meaning is the one that best agrees with your particular case.

what does it mean when you dream about being pregnant?

Below you can see the most common meanings of this dream:

• Positive changes.
• Inner development.
• Desire to be a mother.
• New plans in your life.
• Fear of sudden/unexpected changes.
• It is difficult for you to accept certain situations that are happening.
• You would like to undertake new projects.
• Fear of the fact that you are pregnant and the pregnancy does not go well.
• You are afraid of not being a good mother (or a good father).

Meaning of frequent dreams about pregnancy

As you can see, there are several dreams you can have with pregnancy, each with its interpretation. It could be that you are not pregnant, that you dream that it is a friend who will have a baby, or that it is twins, among other situations.

Meaning of dreaming about your pregnancy

If you are pregnant with a boy or a girl in real life, the dream reflects your emotions regarding motherhood. Depending on the details, it is likely that it reflects your illusion to be a mother, but it may also indicate that you fear failing with your child since many people are scared when they will have a baby. And this fear can be both on a personal level and the financial challenges you will have to face.

Dreaming that you are pregnant without being pregnant

On the other hand, it is pretty common to dream that you are pregnant without being pregnant, which translates as your desire to develop internally, achieve personal and professional goals, get out of your comfort zone and try new plans.

In addition, pregnancy is often associated with aspects of your life in which you want to prosper (in the same way that a baby grows in the womb), as a skill or letting a part of your character flourish.

Note: If you have been trying to conceive a child for a long time and you are not successful, the subconscious can play tricks on you by dreaming that you are pregnant and even feel the baby

Dreaming that someone is pregnant

It is very typical for you to dream that someone else is pregnant. However, the meaning of this dream is not favorable since it indicates that you only look at the success of others and the good that happens to people close to you, which bothers you because you do not have the same luck. This dream symbolizes a lack of security in yourself, and the time has come to focus your energies on yourself, draw your route to follow, and forget about others.

Women who lack financial independence tend to dream about it too. It would help if you remembered that your dependence is not outright even though someone else around you is helping you. In the end, only you are the one who chooses your path. If you struggle to get ahead, you will soon see positive things from your effort.

Your mind is telling you to focus on yourself and forget about wanting to get where others have gone. Don’t waste any more time. Dedicate all your energies to improve things, take advantage of the opportunities presented to you, and soon life will smile on you.

Dreaming that a friend is pregnant

Although it is a question similar to the one we mentioned above, there are two types of meaning here.

• Negative interpretation. If you have dreamed of a friend’s pregnancy, but you are not intimate, or if you have recently quarreled with her, the dream indicates that you feel envy towards that person in some aspect of their life.

This dream teaches you to pay more attention to improving yourself and not comparing yourself to other people. In addition, you should be happy for the success of others and eliminate anger or jealousy from your thoughts.

• Good interpretation. When you dream that a friend becomes pregnant and you are very fond of her, it means that you are happy for her and that this joy will positively impact your well-being.

That happiness you feel is because you have a pure soul and are a good person, so get ready because soon you will also start enjoying good times with your partner and friends.

Have you come to dream of pregnancy and childbirth?

Childbirth is the end of a pregnancy, so dreaming that you arrive at delivery after being pregnant shows that your plans are going according to plan. You are reaching the goals you set for yourself, developing many of your qualities.

There are quite a few women who not only dream of childbirth but also breastfeed the baby. This is positive and means that you are on the right track towards your goals.

On the other hand, if you wake up before the baby is born, it means that you are not achieving the goals you had in mind since some obstacle is holding you back. Be careful with the decisions you want to make to avoid making mistakes.

Another option is to dream of labor pains, which translates into the fear that your plans will not go as planned. In addition, it can mean that you have guilt for not having behaved well with a family member, your partner, or a friend.

Dream of an unwanted pregnancy

It can turn into a lousy drink, and it often happens to people entering puberty who have not yet experienced enough in intimate relationships.

• If you dream that you get pregnant against your will, it represents that fear that so many women have of having an unwanted baby.
• On the other hand, if you are not afraid of bringing a baby into the world because you are sure that it will not happen, this dream may refer to your fears that It will not fulfill some purposes as you were expecting.
• It is also associated with the fact that you are not being responsible for your obligations, and therefore the results you obtain are not as expected.

Meaning of dreaming about the pregnancy of twins or twins

Usually, pregnancy dreams are related to good omens and changes for the better, in addition to your desire to set new goals. But if the pregnancy is with twins or twins, its meaning changes since they are closely associated with the eternal dilemma between morals and personal ambitions. You may have to make a difficult decision in this regard.

If you want this internal concern to be resolved to return to tranquility, you should find a middle ground between what will give you benefits without exceeding the limit of ethics. This way you will feel better again.

Dreaming that an unknown person is pregnant

If you meet an unknown person during the dream or you cannot see his face, and you see that he is pregnant, there are things that you do not have at all clear. Insecurities torment you, and you are not clear about the decisions to make.

You may be about to close a chapter in your life and have no idea what to do next. But do not stress, since we all go through these moments at some time, and these feelings will eventually disappear.

If you dream that your daughter is pregnant …

This is one of those dreams that when you wake up, you think you have lived it, and that makes you doubt if your daughter is expecting a baby or will soon. Don’t worry because you are not predicting the future.

You have likely been thinking for many months that you would like to have a grandchild. Hence you have a dream experience in which your daughter becomes a mother. Indeed, it generates a lot of joy for you since you see one of your greatest dreams come true, and the fact that a child is born is always a cause for celebration.

However, if you do not have any particular desire to be a grandmother, you should know that the dream is related above all to those goals you want to fulfill, with those wishes that you want to come true.

Dreaming that you are pregnant with a girl

Whether you want to gestate a beautiful little woman, this dream usually represents a weakness or lack of confidence in yourself. In society, “girls” are associated with the weak gender. Also, if you are not conceiving a baby in real life, it could mean that lately, you are experiencing too many confrontations with your partner and that your subconscious tries to overcome it by “bonding” through a child.

Dreaming about pregnancy with a child

If you see yourself pregnant with a boy, its interpretation announces joy and prosperity. You are striving to get the best of your personality, develop your skills, or carry out a project into which you are putting a lot of care and dedication.

Have you dreamed that your partner is pregnant?

If you have dreamed of the pregnancy of your wife or your girlfriend, it is a good omen. It means that you are happy with that person, and despite the bumps you go through, you can dialogue, understand each other and minimize differences.

This also translates to your individual life and reflects that you have been fighting hard to fulfill your purposes so that sooner or later, you will succeed in different aspects of your life.

Dreaming that your sister is pregnant

If you dream that your sister is pregnant and in real life, you have a sister, and it means that positive things are going to happen to her, that she is choosing the right path, but that she must assume all her actions with maturity.

In the case of not having a sister, the dream means that you would like to have support by your side to make the right decisions in life. You can always lean on a good friend or family member whom you trust.

Dreaming of pregnancy and feeling the baby

If you dream that you are pregnant and begin to feel the baby, it indicates a protective instinct typical of mothers who care about their closest friends and do an excellent job within their profession.

It also talks about how you are maturing and starting to express those hidden feelings and had not yet come to light.

Dreaming that you are pregnant with your ex

If in the dream experience you will have a child with your ex, it does not necessarily mean that you miss him, but it does mean that there are things about that person that you forget that your current partner is probably not giving you. Also, look at the meaning of dreaming about your ex to understand it better.

More interpretations of this dream

• Sometimes you can dream of a triplet pregnancy, which means that those changes occurring in your life are of great importance, both for better and for worse.
• When you are a man and you dream that your girlfriend has an unwanted pregnancy, you are afraid of getting engaged. In addition, this nightmare commonly occurs in those who do not use the proper protection in their sexual relations.
• When they tell you that you are pregnant in a dream, the interpretation changes depending on the emotions you feel when it is communicated to you and who else the child is. Usually, it is associated with a situation beyond your control, so you should try to define your goals well or make them more achievable. On the other hand, if you feel that the news is positive, you are on the right track in the decisions you are making.
• If you lose your baby during sleep, it means that you are afraid that a situation will go wrong or that you will not be able to achieve your goals.
• If you dream that you are pregnant and a virgin, it is harmful and speaks of you having specific fears that you have not been able to assimilate emotionally.