“I wanted to tell her everything — but she wasn’t ready to hear it.”
How do you find the perfect gift for a friend about to go on maternity leave?
Especially when advice feels too much and babygrows don’t say enough.
She’s on the edge of something big.
Maybe you’ve been there — and you know: no one’s ever really ready.
You want to show her you care.
You want to support her — without overwhelming her.
You want to say: “I see you. Not just the baby.”
But instead you’re… Googling babygrows. Again.
Or hovering over bath salts which just feels … thin.
“I knew if I started giving advice, it would sound like judgement — even if it wasn’t.”
Because when someone’s pregnant, they’re already overwhelmed. They’re not ready to hear about the hard stuff. They’ll get there. But right now? They just need to know someone’s got their back.
There’s a better way to show up.
You don’t need to be her mentor. Or her doula. Or her HR department.
You just need the right gift — at the right moment — that says:
“I know you’re going through something. I see you. And I’ve got you.”
That’s exactly why we created this:
✶ The Cover Club’s Maternity Leave Gifting Guide + Cheat Sheet ✶
A free, beautifully curated guide to thoughtful, identity-honouring, non-cheesy gift ideas — plus a practical checklist she’ll actually use.
What’s inside:
10 gifts more meaningful than a babygrow
When to give them (timing really matters)
A maternity leave cheat sheet — to lighten her mental load
5 book and podcast recommendations — about her, not how to parent
Why it works:
Supports her, not just the baby
Helps her feel seen, without giving unsolicited advice
Feels personal, not preachy
Comes from someone who really gets it (you)