Nurturing Rituals

 

Belly Mask

Let Offpring help you to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake of your pregnancy journey with a personalized sculpture of your beautiful body. A belly mask is a plaster cast made of your belly in the last trimester of pregnancy. I will come to you in the comfort and privacy of you own home with all the materials needed. The casting process takes around 30 minutes, and then I will put the finishing touches on the cast that very day, leaving you with an artistic piece worthy of your wall or a canvas for you or your family to personalize. A few ideas of how other families have finished off their belly casts include painting, writing poetry or letter to baby, mosaic, decoupage with family photos, or decorating with gems, beads, etc. Local artist referrals also available.

   

Photography for Pregnancy, Birth, & Beyond

Capture the joyful sacred moments of pregnancy, birth, and beyond through photographs that are taken with respect and love. These are treasures you will cherish forever.

Blessingway's

A Blessingway is a ceremonial celebration for the pregnant mama! The celebration is meant to honor the mother and her transition through birth into motherhood. Your Blessingway or the Blessingway you are creating for the special woman in your life will be tailored to your vision using both traditional and non-traditional rituals. We will meet together prior to the celebration to discuss the many options and lay out an outline for the special day.

Sample Blessingway Celebration:

Welcome
Read or Sing Together: "We Are Sisters on a Journey"
Personal Introductions/ Candle Lighting
Foot Washing, Hair Brushing, and Head Wreath Ritual
Gifts from the Heart
Wishes for Baby
Belly Cast
Blessing Bracelet Ritual
Potluck Lunch

Contact Kate for more information or to set up a consultation
Phone: (707) 483-7061

email: info@offspringbirthservices.com

 

 

 

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