Dark Secrets

Dark Secrets

🍼 Can I Show Up 8 Months Pregnant to a Baby Shower? (The Silent Dilemma Modern Moms Face)

Mental Health & Real Life Moments | June 2025

Faraz's avatar
Faraz
Jun 01, 2025
∙ Paid
Waiting baby. Pregnant woman standing and hands embraces a round belly,  stomach. close-up. nine months. Baby Shower. Motherhood concept. front  view. | Premium Photo

Something vulnerable landed in our inbox this week — and it’s too relatable to ignore:

“Would it be rude of me to show up 8 months pregnant (second child) to a baby shower for a child due around the same time? I obviously don’t want to steal attention, it’s HER moment…”

Let’s pause right here.

This question is more than just baby shower etiquette. It’s a m…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Wes Barrett.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 HPF · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture