When the child is christened, you may have godfathers enough.

Meaning: Offering help after a child arrives proves easier than providing it during uncertain pregnancy and difficult labor.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: C’est quand l’enfant est baptisé qu’il arrive des parrains (literally: When the child is christened you will have godfathers enough)

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