"in a family way" in Chinese (Simplified)
怀孕（委婉说法）
Definition
指委婉或较老式地说某女性怀孕了。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个表达比较委婉，还带有一定的老派色彩。常见于正式、文学或优雅的场合，现代口语常用“怀孕”。
Examples
She is in a family way.
她**怀孕**了。
My aunt is in a family way and expecting her first child.
我姑妈**怀孕**了，正期待着她的第一个孩子。
The doctor confirmed she was in a family way.
医生确认她**怀孕**了。
People started to notice she was in a family way, even before she announced it.
大家在她还没宣布前就发现她**怀孕**了。
She didn't want everyone to know she was in a family way just yet.
她还不想让大家知道自己**怀孕**了。
Saying someone is in a family way sounds gentle and a bit old-fashioned these days.
现在说某人**怀孕**了听起来很温和，也有点过时。