Baby Shower

<p>The tradition of baby showers as we know them today began in the 1930s. The term "shower" comes from showering the expecting mother with gifts. Baby showers are so much more than presents. A baby shower is a celebration of becoming a mother and the new baby joining your family. <span data-ccp-props="{}">You can choose to</span> celebrate with all the prim and proper of a traditional baby shower, or you can opt for a get-together that throws all the rules out the window.<span data-ccp-props= "{}"> </span>However, you choose to celebrate your baby and becoming a mother, I hope you feel special and celebrated by friends and family. This episode covers everything you need to know about a baby shower, including etiquette, planning tips, and ideas to make your baby shower the perfect celebration.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors</p> <p>25% off an <a href="https://pregnancypodcast.com/expectful/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expectful</a> annual membership with the code PREGNANCYPODCAST. Expectful is the mental health app for before, during, and after pregnancy. The Expectful app is backed by science with benefits for both you and your baby. There are over 1,600 meditations to ease the journey to becoming a mother from fertility through your baby's first year.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>15% off <a href= "https://www.boppy.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Q1&utm_id=PregPod" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boppy.com</a> with the promo code PREGPOD15. Boppy nursing pillows make breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby so much easier. Designed with experts like lactation consultants to provide ergonomic support for you and your baby, Boppy nursing pillows are a lifesaver for new parents. As a reminder, Boppy products are for your baby's supervised, awake time. These products are not for sleep.</p> <p> </p> <p>Save 40% off the <a href="http://amzn.to/2tFOBgb" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon</a> with the code PREPOD40 until July 31, 2022. You can always