Do people usually throw their own baby shower?

Typical baby shower etiquette dictates that the parents-to-be shouldn’t throw their own party since doing so could be perceived as asking for gifts.

Is it proper for a mother to host a baby shower?

In fact, it’s usually considered perfectly acceptable for a sister, mother-in-law, or even the guest of honor’s mother to host or co-host a baby shower. It’s still unusual for a mother-to-be to host her own shower, though.