Time has brought about changes in the way of throwing baby showers and a surprise baby shower is an offshoot of this process of alteration. Though not traditional, the idea of having surprise baby shower for the expectant mother is fast gaining popularity.

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Most of the women are too nervous and apprehensive during their first pregnancy to appreciate any kind of surprises. Therefore, it is prudent not to have surprise baby shower when a woman is having her first baby. It is better to postpone it or think of holding a surprise shower during second or third pregnancies. For having already been through the process of childbirth, the expectant mothers are much more experienced and much less mired in anxiety. Further, you have to take extra care to ensure that time you choose for the party does not clash with any other commitment of the lady, her husband, and close family members. You may need to take someone very close to her in confidence for this purpose.