Baby showers are the modern day form of a blessingway in my opinion, with a more capitalistic twist. For centuries, various cultures have always created a circle of support and education around pregnant women from elder women in the family/community. Its a necessity to have this circle as a guide. If you sit at the feet of the elders you will gain much wisdom on motherhood: how to comfort a sick baby, teething, breastfeeding, postpartum healing traditions and more. Start creating traditions around what has already been done.
