Stepping into motherhood is a rite of passage not really celebrated in the western culture. We celebrate transitions like birthdays, graduations, weddings and anniversaries but we rarely celebrate the expectant mother, honouring this phase and transition to motherhood.

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A Mother Blessing is a ceremonial ritual that marks the beauty and significance of this transition from maiden to mother, by creating a nourishing and sacred space, where we honour the mother and surround her with what she needs most: connection, sisterhood, support, love, joy, deep rest and self-care. 

 

This ceremony is designed to empower the new mother and prepare her on her journey to birth and motherhood, filling her cup with loving care, strength and support. Unlike a traditional baby shower, where the focus is on the baby and  gifts for him, a mother blessing focuses on supporting and encouraging the mother-to-be by acknowledging this phase of physical, spiritual and emotional transformation.

 

Giving birth is a life changing event, and the way we experience pregnancy, birth and postpartum, has a rippling effect into the future life of the mother and of the child. It leaves an imprint of the energies that will carry the mother forward into her postpartum days and into motherhood. Not to mention the beautiful memories that the mother will be able to cherish in her heart and use as a source of strength and love when facing challenging times. 

 

A Mother Blessing is derived by a ritual used by some Native American peoples, like the Navajo, who use Blessingways to celebrate women experiencing a life transition, such as menarche, menopause, or engagement. Many cultures around the world celebrate this transition through ceremony. 

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This ritual is not attached to any religion and can be adapted to any belief system. 

 

During a Mother Blessing a few close friends and family members come together to bless and celebrate the new mum. A variety of activities and rituals ban be weaved in. It can be held at home or you can hire a venue.

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CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS

Every ceremony will be different and unique depending on needs and wishes. Below are some ideas.

• adorning the mother with a flower crown

• express wishes of love and support for mother and baby

• guests to bring and read a poem or story

• red thread bracelet ritual

• guests to bring a significant item for altar or beads

• labour candle for guests to light when labour starts 

• pampering the mum with massage or foot soak

• creating a necklace or other object with beads

• decorating a dream catcher

• burning fears

• belly painting

• meditation

• singing and drumming

• feast with nourishing food brought by family and friends

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If you would like me to organise and facilitate your Mother Blessing Ceremony we would have an initial meeting to plan and agree on the details. Price starts from £180. Please get in touch for more information.

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