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I gave birth just 10 days ago and received no gift other than my husband’s support and presence.

I think women who demand more materially are likely to be lacking relationally and wanting a sort of “make up” gift. IE, if daddy doesn’t really seem to care about mother and/or baby and is just at the hospital cause he’s expected to be, the least he could do is buy her some damn flowers or a piece of jewelry.

There are plenty of “families” where mother and father are on rocky terms at the time of the birth. In this case, caring and genuine displays of affection are much cheaper and emotionally healthier for everyone in the long run.