Gifts for soon to be mothers

I remember when I was pregnant that the thing that I hated the most was to be treated as an "incubator" by some people. Worse even, this feeling increased after the birth, when everybody was going "gaga" after the baby and nobody seemed to care about the mother.

Luckily my husband understood that and supported me throughout pregnancy. I do not mean the "fatherly type" of support that is expected, but the "husband" support. The best gift a father-to-be can do for his wife is to make her feel wanted and loved. To let your wife know that you still find her attractive despite the extra pounds, the puffiness, and mood swings is very important. Pregnant women go through an awful lot of changes and we need support to cope with all of them.

Best Present: always jewellery

Talking to friends -all mothers- from around the world, we arrive to the conclusion that the best presents after giving birth, are the ones for the mother. Not many people think about the mother, and we feel a bit let down. After all we had to cope with body changes during nine months and for most of us a long labour. The least that we expect is a WELL DONE GIRL!!! Plus of course a flower arrangement, a set of after birth products -creams for helping erase stretch lines, essential oils, and so on. And of course, the present we all dream about is that diamond that we have been seeing in the jewellery shop ever since we can remember!!

For a wife or sister you can also offer an after-baby-cure. Labour is very exhausting. Some women can be in labour for more than 20 hours. That is on top of an already stressed body. Your wife will appreciate more than anything a "baby cure" You can buy them at beauty salons and spas. In France they offer special baby cures. You can choose a day cure or as much as five days of pure indulgence which usually includes slimming massages, and beauty treatments such as masks, hair conditioning, manicures, and so on. Everything to get your loved one back into shape.

If budget allows, it is also a good idea to offer your wife a little break. A little holiday booked for a few months later, preferably without the baby. That will give her something to look forwards to. A holiday will also be an incentive to loose the extra pounds gained with pregnancy and will give you the opportunity to become a couple again, because after the arrival of the baby your life as a couple will change. A little break without the baby can make a big difference for your life as a couple.

Presents mothers-to-be do not want

Just remember, that the last thing a woman want to see after giving birth is a Milk Extractor, a special breast-feeding brassiere, and practical stuff that she has already bought. Also exclusively baby presents are forbidden. You want to let your lady know how much you love her, and appreciate her giving you a baby, and most women want to be treated as WOMEN not just like mothers.