History
In 1996, the term babymoon was coined in a book "The Year After Childbirth" by childbirth educator and author Sheila Kitzinger.
"The transition to fatherhood is easier when a man can take time off to be with his partner and baby in what I call a 'Babymoon'."
The etymology of the word babymoon indicates a private time at home for the parents and their newborn to enjoy their time together. More recently, the travel industry has succeeded in redefining the term to also mean a trip before the birth of a child.
In 2004, Lisa Lewis attempted to redefine the term in the Athens Banner-Herald:
"I have learned a brand new word — 'babymoon' ...This is just like taking a honeymoon except you’re pregnant... the purpose is to have one last 'hurrah' as a couple... before baby arrives."
And in 2007 a New York Times article further enhanced the etymology of babymoon by covering the experiences of a number of couples and their luxurious excursions before the birth of new babies.
In a July 2007 Reuters article it's also suggested to have a babymoon to "indulge while you can" before the baby is born.
In May 2008 Boston Globe also mentions the babymoon as a pre-birth getaway
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