プレママ

noun

mother-to-be; expectant mother

Wasei-eigo from English 'pre-mama'. Casual, modern term used especially in pregnancy-related contexts, magazines, and social media. Often paired with プレパパ (father-to-be).

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from pre-mama

See also: プレパパ

• プレママ向むけのヨガ教きょう室しつに通かよっています。

  I'm attending a yoga class for expectant mothers.

• 友とも達だちがプレママになったので、お祝いわいを贈おくった。

  My friend became a mother-to-be, so I sent her a congratulatory gift.