Showers generally are given later in the pregnancy and tend to focus on the baby instead of on the mother-to-be.
Having a pregnant co-worker can sometimes bring a little anxiety as you consider what the "perfect" gift would be to give to her at a company maternity shower.
It is probably safe to think that this lady's family and friends will probably be showering her with gifts for the upcoming baby, so will she really need more of the same? You might consider thinking outside the box and have a different kind of maternity shower for her altogether.
In thinking back to those days, one thing that I dearly wished I could do was spend a little more on myself.
I would have loved to have bought some special maternity items that would make me look and feel beautiful all the time, but the focus was on the baby and there wasn't much more money to go around.
For a company maternity shower for a co-worker, I would like to suggest a party earlier in the pregnancy, perhaps around the sixth month or so, instead of toward the end of the pregnancy.
This is when the mother-to-be is in need of maternity clothes and is starting to look a little rounder.
At this point, finding the right maternity clothes can make all the difference to her attitude about herself for the remainder of the pregnancy.
All she needs is a few versatile pieces to mix and match.
For that company maternity shower, I would recommend buying her an item of clothing that she could wear to work, like a dress, or a slacks/top combination.
If it's something she can dress up or dress down, it's even better.
There are three things you need to know before you purchase that special item for your pregnant co-worker: Her measurements Have one of the ladies find out her measurements, or get her partner involved in finding out the details.
Her favorite colors If she has someone close at work this wouldn't be difficult to find out.
Ask probing questions about the colors she wears and why.
What she already has, and what she needs Find out if she has received any items of clothing from friends or family for the pregnancy, or if there are any she would really like to have.
When all the details are put together, get on the internet and purchase something beautiful for your pregnant co-worker for the remainder of her pregnancy.
She will be delighted and you will have the added pleasure of seeing her bloom before your eyes as she anticipates the arrival of her new baby.
And you will be showing her you care and are supporting her through the pregnancy.