NEW! Although it's with no malicious intent, most baby showers propagate a commercialism that belittles and “cute-sifies” the experience of motherhood and birth. In this reprint, author Beth Osnes provides some suggestions and tips for designing meaningful baby showers. Many ideas for creating ceremony to welcome and honor you and your baby.
Reprinted from Mothering issue 138, September-October 2006
EXCERPT
"You, brave mother, are just the gal to usher in a new tradition more nourishing to the soul than the traditional baby shower. But, like any expedition away from the status quo, it will take a bit of concerted effort, perhaps even some courage, to explore new and richer ground. If you think your family might write you off as a freak if you ask for a candlelit “wisdom blessing” instead of a baby shower with helium balloons, then begin slowly. There are degrees of transformation, so pace yourself."
