What is #expecting used for?

#expecting is a popular hashtag used on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn to categorize content. It has 17 related hashtags. The best hashtags to pair with #expecting are: #expectingmom, #expectantparents, #expectingababy, #barethebump, #pregnant.

How many hashtags should I use with #expecting?

For Instagram, use 20-30 hashtags including #expecting. For TikTok, use 3-5 hashtags. For YouTube, use 3-5 in description. For LinkedIn, keep it to 3-5 professional hashtags. Studies show this can increase engagement by +27%.

How do I use #expecting on Instagram?

On Instagram, add #expecting in your caption or first comment with 20-30 related hashtags. Best tags to combine: #expectingmom, #expectantparents, #expectingababy. Use in Stories and Reels for extra discovery.

Does #expecting work on TikTok?

Yes! Use #expecting with 3-4 related hashtags like #expectingmom and #expectantparents. Posts using #expecting see 3.5x more reach on average. TikTok prioritizes content quality, so pair with trending sounds.

Can I use #expecting on YouTube?

Yes, add #expecting to your video title — first 3 hashtags appear above the title. Include related tags like #expectingmom, #expectantparents in your description. Works great for YouTube Shorts.

Is #expecting still popular in 2026?

Yes! #expecting remains highly popular in 2026 with 17 related hashtags and 278+ posts analyzed. 77% of top-performing posts in this niche use #expecting or related tags.

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Discover 17 trending hashtags related to #expecting for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & LinkedIn in 2026.

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Best hashtags to use with #expecting:

#expectingmom, #expectantparents, #expectingababy, #barethebump, #pregnant

Based on analysis of 278 posts • 17 related hashtags found

📊 #expecting Statistics & Insights

77%

of top posts use related tags

3.5x

avg reach with #expecting

+27%

engagement boost

optimal hashtags (IG)

Data based on analysis of 278+ posts using #expecting • Updated 2026

Related Tags

278

Post Connections

16%

Avg Relevance

Copy & Paste #expecting Hashtags

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Instagram Hashtags

30 hashtags • Caption or comment

#expecting #expectingmom #expectantparents #expectingababy #barethebump #pregnant #mothertobe #babybump #pregnancy #bellybump #maternity #momtobe #bunintheoven #instapregnant #futuremom #baby #newborn #mom

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TikTok Hashtags

5 hashtags • Video caption

#expecting #expectingmom #expectantparents #expectingababy #barethebump

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YouTube Hashtags

5 hashtags • Title & description

#expecting #expectingmom #expectantparents #expectingababy #barethebump

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LinkedIn Hashtags

5 hashtags • Professional posts

#expecting #expectingmom #expectantparents #expectingababy #barethebump