I've been Mumsnetting for 2/3 weeks but so far I've only seen 'Earth Mother' being used as a derogatory term.
It's used to imply a smug, self-satisfied woman who judges others.
However, according to Collins English Dictionary an earth mother is ....
- a female Goddess considered as the source of fertility and life.
- the Earth, personified .... or ....
- a fecund or sensual woman.
Mmm Hmmmm!
I can understand it's not everyone's cup of tea but I, for one, unashamedly aspire to be an earth mother.