In the United States, a gift traditionally given to a mother after childbirth by the baby’s other parent is called a push present.
A push present is a personal gift presented around the time of delivery to recognize the physical effort of pregnancy and childbirth. Jewelry is a common choice, but the gift can also be clothing, a keepsake, a trip, or another meaningful item.
The expression became especially visible in American popular culture and celebrity media during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. It is not an official religious rite, medical practice, or universal family custom. Some people use the term for a gift given before labor, immediately after birth, or after adoption.
A push present is different from a baby shower gift. A shower gift is generally offered by guests before the birth, while a push present is associated with the parent who gives birth and the partner or family member offering recognition.