Giving birth to a baby takes a lot out of women. Many women go through tremendous pain and stress during labor, and partners know this. Some partners have thought of creative ways to show their wives some gratitude for going through the challenges of pregnancy and birth.
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Mom's TikTok Video About 'Normalizing Push Presents' Divides Parents
Sometimes, partners find that women deserve a "gift."
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To show their appreciation for carrying that baby and giving birth, husbands and wives give their partners something called a "push present."
Push presents have become popular in the parenting community.
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A "push present" is a gift that a husband or wife gives to their partner as a token of appreciation for "pushing out" a baby.
Some couples go big.
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Some people like to spend a lot of money and get things like a diamond ring or expensive jewelry. Others like to go smaller, with something more "meaningful."
Recently, one TikTok video has sparked a debate over the entire concept of push presents.
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A TikTok video that showcases a push present has sparked a debate amongst people on the app, divided on the idea behind them.
TikTok user @michelegiangrosso posted a necklace she received as a push present.
She wrote:
"Let's normalize the push gift. After I gave birth, my fiancé gifted me a necklace with a heartbeat to celebrate the one we made together."
Many people on TikTok responded about their stance on push gifts.
Some said that they didn't think these gifts should be normalized because some families cannot afford to buy them after preparing for a baby.
Others said they don't need gifts.
Others said as long as their partner is helpful and supportive, that is a gift enough for them.
Another said it's a "lovely idea."
Others said it's beautiful and it does not need to be expensive. Push presents can be small and meaningful.
However, some said both should be normalized.
Some said yes, let's normalize them because it's a sweet gesture. But, also normalize not doing it if they cannot afford it.
Where do you stand on push presents?
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