"Just as a tree grows best when anchored firmly in the earth, so can a pregnant mother feel strong and capable when supported by a sisterhood of nurturing friends." -April Lussier-

Mother Blessing

Private Mother blessing

Dreambirth Mamas blessingway

A Mother Blessing is a wonderful ritual for the mother-to-be. It celebrates her upcoming birth of woman into motherhood or for experienced mothers - another pregnancy. It can be an alternative to a traditional baby shower . A Blessingway is an unique way to honor the mother.

The activities and elements of the ceremony should be meaningful to the mother being blessed, so activities may be added or left out according to your needs.

Activities include

Creating Birthing Bracelet or Necklace – this will serve as a reminder of all the love, support, and blessings you have received for your pregnancy, birth, baby, and life-long journey of motherhood.

Belly painting or belly casting

Pampering - an aromatherapy foot bath, a hand and foot massage, pedicure & manicure, hair adornment are acts of service to pamper and honor to the mother-to-be.

Candle Lighting - during this part of the ceremony, each guest is given an unlit candle. They will take this candle home with them and will light it when they get the call from the phone tree that she is in labor, sending her strength, support, and positive thoughts.

Creating prayer flags

Sisterhood ceremony

Creating birthing shirt

Guided meditation

Celebration Feast

Birth story circle

Pregnancy and birth poetry

And much more.

I offer organizing of Mother blessing ceremony for you and your closest friends & family members. I work together with you to identify what type of ceremony would best suit you.

I will draw all your special people together, send invitations, organise refreshments brought by your friends, welcome your women, and outline how the ceremony will unfold. I will help to prepare the special place, bring music to create a serene atmosphere. I will formally open the ceremony and guide the flow of your Blessingway from the beginning to its end. I will also do some photographs for u.

I will provide materials for your chosen rituals - for stringing your Blessing necklace or bracelet (guests provide the beads), materials for belly painting, footbath ingredients, prayer flags, some decoration for the Blessing Circle, ceremony candle etc. If you wish to do a belly cast there will be an additional fee for extra materials.

If you would like assistance with the planning and facilitation of your mother blessing ceremony, please contact me for details. I would love to help!

Price from AUD330 (Prices will vary for customized ceremonies).

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Mother blessing testimonials

If you’re looking for a wise, genuine, strong and very special kind of woman to guide you, support you and hold space for you as you become a first time mother or evolve on your motherhood journey then look no further than Helena and Dreambirth. I have used all of Helena’s beautiful services along my motherhood journey and it was honestly the best investment. She knows everything about childbirth and was a wonderful support to both myself and my husband, guiding us both into parenthood in an empowering way. Helena also hosted two incredible Mama Blessing ceremonies for me in the lead up to having both of my children. These were unique and beautiful intimate ceremonies focussed on supporting me into motherhood and beyond. It’s something totally different to the usual babyshower celebration; it’s ancient, it’s spiritual, it’s peaceful and uplifting and made me feel so loved and ready for my next chapter. We had a lovely feast afterwards too. Such a special day I’ll never forget! Thank you Helena!

Annika – mother of two dreambirth babies (December 2022)

"I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Im so grateful to have the most beautiful, supportive, strong and caring women in my life - including you, my beautiful friend and Doula. Thank u so much for everything u did for my baby girl and I - your organisation, your beautiful words, your gifts and energy. U made it one of the most beautiful days I've ever had - and my blessingway was more amazing than I ever imagined. I'll never forget today and how special it was xoxo."

Anita (December 2015)

"A blessingway is the most magical way to commence the last few months of birth. It not only grounds Mama & baby, but all that are involved. A special and spiritual day, the warmth and love of beautiful ladies is a must for any Mama-to-be. Let yourself go as Helena organises everything for you from the invitations to special functions of each of the individual ladies present. It's more than a blessing, it's beautiful memories made as you make your way toward a blessed birth. Every Mama deserves a blessingway filled with love in a safe and secure place where she is able to let go. I can't thank Helena enough for such a precious day, I was more than surprised and would definitely do it all over again if blessed with more children."

Rani (March 2015)

Dear Helena, Just a quick note to say thank you for hosting such a beautiful blessing today! The world needs more people who are positive and full of love like you. Thank you!

P. (March 2015)

Helena, I am still so overwhelmed by everything that took place and am so glad u were the one to make it all happen and share this awesome experience with me. It felt like a real blessing for this baby. i loved it so much Helena.

Bec (February 2013)

Thank you for the beautiful blessing ceremony yesterday - the words were so lovely and it was so calming after such a stressful week.
It was a pleasure to meet you and I think it is wonderful that Shirley has you to help her and guide her through the end of her journey to motherhood.
Kindest regards

Gay - mother of mum-to-be Shirley (November 2012)

Just wanted to say thank u for such a wonderful day on Sunday. You really made it such a beautiful, special day which will not be forgotten.

Thanks so much. Em xx

"Helena, thank you so much for organising such a special day for me!!!! It was so special to share my amazing experience with you and my favourite girlies xxxxx They all loved the ceremony and have all said that its a tradition that we will all now follow for all of the girls as they start having their little ones too xxx Any excuse to get the girls together xxxx he he he he he he, thank you for sharing your beautiful energy with us on Saturday, I feel truly lucky and blessed to be supported by such amazing strong beautiful women (my angels)... Thanks again Helena, can’t wait to share my amazing hypnobirthing story with you once our little. man arrives xxxx Much love and hugs PS Highly recommended for anyone wanting to celebrate the arrival of their special little angel... Eternally grateful to you."

Sandy

"Thank you Helena for organising me the most special mothers blessing ceremony. I will never forget it and I will tell Jack all about it when he is older. I didn't really know what to expect when you first mentioned the idea but it by far exceeded all my expectations. For anyone pregnant who wants to celebrate their pregnancy and the transition into motherhood beyond the typical 'baby shower' where the emphasis is more on cute baby clothes and games, this is something really special. I was pampered by each of the women who attended and I received beads from loved ones around the world to make a birthing necklace which I wore when giving birth to Jack, knowing that I had the support of all my friends and family. It was simple and yet so heartfelt!"

Thanks again, love, Diana x

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