Should a 'Push Present' be a thing?
Serena Williams' post on social media has sparked a huge debate - is a 'Push Present' a legitimate thing, and what's the appropriate gift?
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The concept of a 'Push Present' has become quite a trend on social media, but is it really necessary?
According to Wikipedia, "a push present is a gift a partner 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."
If a woman has to go through natural labor and due to complications has to then undergo a c-section as well, two push presents should be given!
Okay... is it just us, or is that a little absurd?!
Serena Williams posted a beautiful picture of her and newborn daughter Alexis on Instagram, with a caption that has sparked a huge debate on social media:
Ladies is a "push present" a thing? If so what did you get if anything? #conversationstarter
She posted the same question on Twitter and these are some of the responses:
Depending on who u ask...since you asking me...i say heck to yea!! Lol lol I got diamonds added to my wedding ring ❤❤😎
— M 2the O (@mobetta77) October 14, 2017
Absolutely nothing but I'm in England. Got a beautiful eternity ring this year though. Together 24 married 15. Xxx pic.twitter.com/yoTQkN0zJE
— Jennifer Lamboll (@JenniferLamboll) October 14, 2017
A beautiful baby girl that is now making the world a better place. So not only did I get a present, so did the world.
— Monica Gonzales (@MonicaGinDC) October 14, 2017
It’s a rich people thing
— T-Money (@721tv) October 14, 2017
A beautiful, healthy baby. But for some it is a thing.
— Babi Eztah (@babiEztah) October 14, 2017
I wanted a new diamond ring or a car but I just got a baby 😂😂😂😂😂
— Ashante' (@AshanteJones4) October 14, 2017
Seems to be a thing recently. Matte black G-Wagon would be appropriate for someone at your level of awesome. Congrats on the bundle!
— David I. Landsman (@PlanetLandsman) October 14, 2017
I got an amazing ruby and diamond half eternity ring which goes wonderfully with my wedding ring 😍 pic.twitter.com/bWzde2qZ0K
— Rachel Gray (@RCossins) October 14, 2017
The baby is enough 😊 Spend the money on them instead.
— Kathryn Bryson (@KathageLFC) October 14, 2017
Would you expect/give a 'Push Present' after you/your partner gives birth?