Mother-Blessing Services

A mother-blessing ceremony (often called a blessingway) is a rite of passage which serves to mark and commemorate the change of life a woman experiences in becoming a mother. Usually held in the last weeks of pregnancy, a mother-blessing differs from a baby shower in that it focuses on honouring the mother, the beauty and wonder of her pregnancy and in blessing and preparing her for the great journey of the birth to come. In gathering together a circle of women, we uphold and support the mother through our good wishes and expressions of blessing.

The mother-blessing can take many forms and can be adapted to fit your desires. Key elements in a mother-blessing are generally friends, loving community, fun and food. Red Tent Henna and Mother-Blessing Ceremonies can assist you in having a mother-blessing ceremony, facilitating the event and leading you, your friends and family through the blessing. Those unfamiliar with a mother-blessing ceremony may be unsure of what is expected of them or how to proceed: a Red Tent Mother-Blessing Leader will put you and your community at ease by providing guidance and encouragement.

Further elements which can be included in your mother-blessing are, but are not limited to:

  • Blessing-beads to be made into a birth necklace or birth talisman
  • Prayer flags to decorate and bless the birthing space
  • Written blessings to be compiled and kept as a souvenir for the family
  • Blessing strands, braided by the guests while expressing their wishes for the mother
  • Belly henna to bless the mother's belly
Fees:

Mother-blessing leadership: $50
Mother-blessing leadership + Maternity henna: $100
Additional henna (strip) on hands or feet for mother or guests: $10/strip

Contact us today to see how we can assist you in having a rite of passage that will bless you on your way into birth!