Where did push presents originate from?

Where did push presents originate from?

So how did this awesome tradition start? Supposedly, the history of push presents originated in India hundreds of years ago. It’s modeled after a ritual called Godh Bharai, which is like a traditional baby shower. Here the family, mother-to-be, and unborn baby are celebrated and blessed.

What is the tradition of a push present?

A push present (also called a push gift) is a present a partner or family gives to the mother to mark the occasion of her giving birth to their child. In practice the present may be given before or after the birth, or even in the delivery room.

Why is a push present important?

Basically, as you probably already guessed, a present for “pushing” the baby out. The gift is meant to celebrate the life of the newborn bundle of joy, and act as a “reward” for the pregnancy and labor experience of the mother risking her body for the gift of life.

Are push presents a thing in the UK?

Push presents in the UK In fact, some new mums may not want too much of a fuss – if any at all. Others may like to give their other half a ‘gentle steer’ when it comes to choosing something. From small token gifts to those that cost a little more, we’ve some great push present suggestions for all new mamas and budgets.