MOTHER BLESSING CEREMONY
THE ALTERNATIVE BABY SHOWER
Traditionally in almost all cultures women have gathered together before the birth to wish the mother well. Mother Blessings are celebrations of pregnant women and their transition into motherhood. These special mother-centreed gatherings offer friends and family a fresh approach to honouring, supporting, nurturing, and encouraging mothers-to-be.
What is a Mother Blessing Ceremony?
A wonderful and unique alternative to the traditional baby shower, a Mother Blessing is a celebration of a woman’s transition into motherhood. Traditionally known as a Blessingway, this ceremony is seen as a rite of passage and focuses on providing the Mum-to-be with emotional, mental and spiritual support, encouragement and celebration by the women close to her.
This ceremony is traditionally a woman-only event, but obviously men are welcome too! They can be intimate with just a few close girlfriends and family, or they can be a larger celebration. Whatever you choose to do during a Mother Blessing, the focus is on nurturing the Mum-to-be!
Mother Blessing Package
Price: £240 + parking – 3 hours attendance
What’s included?
Women’s Circle
Hand massage
Foot bath and massage
Comb her hair
A necklace or bracelet is made for the Mum-to-be to wear during labour
Reading of poems
Positive Birth Affirmations
Fear Release Ceremony
Joining Ceremony (tying of coloured string around wrists)
Candle lighting – each woman brings a candle to light at the ceremony and again when the Mum-to-be goes into labour
Drumming & Chanting
There are many other things that can be included. There’s something for everyone, so the day can be designed specifically for you. If you’d like help with planning and holding a Mother Blessing Ceremony for yourself or someone else, get in touch.
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