I have previously hosted or helped clients and friends facilitate mother blessings during pregnancy and after birth or adoption, as well as created healing ceremony for those who are grieving after miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of a baby. Because of recently giving birth for the second time myself I am taking a break from this important work. Related resources are listed below.
The book Mother Rising is an excellent resource - Blessingway ceremonies create a sacred and safe environment where a mother-to-be can explore the challenges and joys that lie before her as she approaches birthing and mothering. Surrounded by the most important women in her life, she gains a sense of power, confidence, and support that will help her rise to motherhood.
Birth is a key life passage for women. But modern culture has become preoccupied with the arrival of the baby-to-be and has lost touch with birth’s profound impact on the expectant mother. While our most common birth preparations focus on getting women physically ready to give birth, the blessingway ceremony helps a woman to prepare mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for the work of birthing, and it opens her to her instinctive abilities, which will guide her as she steps into the role of mother.
Kanti Mehndi - Custom temporary Henna Tattoos and Portrait Photography…… For pregnancy, weddings, private parties, and more in the denver metro area. Amy Swagman also does amazing birth art, jewelry and more that makes the perfect gift for mamas-to-be, new mama’s and all those you may know who are passionate about birth.
Moondance Botanicals offer lovely Blessingways and Rite of Passage Parties for a meaningful and herbally-infused way to celebrate life transitions in circle with friends and family.
String of Pearls - String of Pearls was created to provide a nurturing and safe place for families as they navigate the path following a fatal prenatal diagnosis that will result in the death of their baby prior to, or shortly after birth. The path between grief and hope is a difficult place to walk; our desire is to provide guidance, compassion and practical suggestions as plans to honor the life of pre-born babies are crafted. Each life has a story worthy of telling and we are here for support as stories are lovingly written.
Earth Mama Angel Baby - Women who have suffered the loss of a baby are postpartum mothers too. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death leave women requiring not just emotional but also physical support. The Healing Hearts line was created to help comfort the specific physical postpartum needs of baby loss, as well as the aching hearts of grieving mamas.
Natural Transitions - Conscious, holistic education and support for dying, death and after-death care – including green, home funerals.
