The MAMA BLESSING (also known as a BLESSING WAY) is a unique and moment, lasting around 4 hours. Intimate and deeply symbolic, it is specially designed to celebrate the mother-to-be and surround her with the love and support of the women who matter most to her, as she prepares for the birth of her baby.

An unforgettable gift to give or receive at the end of pregnancy!

PREGNANCY FAREWELL CELEBRATIONs

THe mama blessing : a celebraton to honor the mother-to-be

Mamas' Blessings

WHAT IS A MAMA BLESSING ?

A CELEBRATION WITH INTENTION

Each participant arrives with and intention for the expectant mother: to surround her with kindness, boost her confidence, strengthen bonds, offer a space for pause and full presence in a world that moves (too) fast, bring meaning, and place the Human and the mother back at the center… That is the intention of a Mama Blessing.
And to simply say: EVERY WOMAN (WHO GIVES LIFE) DESERVES TO BE HONORED, SURROUNDED, AND CELEBRATED.

The Mama Blessing is much more than a ceremony. It’s an intimate and deeply symbolic moment, centered around the INTENTION that each participant brings. Whether we’re a friend, sister, or mother, we come with our hearts, with the sincere desire to offer something: strength, gentleness, curage, or a meaningful ceremony. This cols be a word spoken in a circle, a hand massage, a carefully chosen reading… Every gesture, no matter how simple, gains immense depth when it’s made with genuine intention. And it’s this intention, shared and offered with authenticity, that makes each Mama Blessing unique and deeply moving. It’s a moment tat stays with you, long after it has passed.

THE diffErences BETWEEN mama blessing & baby shower

Although both MAMA BLESSING and BABY SHOWER are events aimed at celebrating the impending arrival of baby, they fundamentally differ in form, approach, and intention.

THE BABY SHOWER: FESTIVE, LIGHT, FOCUSED ON THE BABY
The BABY SHOWER is a joyful and social celebration, organized by the expectant mother’s friends, often in a lighthearted and festive atmosphere. The focus is generally CENTERED ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE BABY, with decorations themed around birth, an emphasis on gifts, fin games and activities, and discussions around the material preparations for the baby’s arrival.

THE MAMA BLESSING: INTIMATE, SYMBOLIC, FOCUSED ON THE MOM
On the other hand, the MAMA BLESSING is a more intimate, slower and deeper celebration. It’s based on a universal need: TO SURROUND, SUPPORT, AND CELEBRATE THE WOMAN WHO IS ABOUT TO BECOME A MOTHER. Here, everything is centered on the expectant mother: her emotions, strengths, doubts, wishes, and her transition into motherhood. It’s a circle of support, sharing, and sometimes emotions, which may include words, symbolic gestures, concrete acts of kindness, moments of silence, or laughter. There are no material gifts, but a richness of human and emotional connection.

In summary, the BABY SHOWER ENTERTAINS, while the MAMA BLESSING TOUCHES. One celebrates an upcoming event, the other supports a woman at a key moment in her life.
Both can complement each other, but if you’re looking for a DEEP, PERSONALIZED, MEANINGFUL MOMENT, the Mama Blessing is an invaluable gift - to give or to receive.

a moment to celebrate the mother-to-be

The Mama Blessing is a special time dedicated to the pregnant woman, to what she is going through, and to what she is about to experience. It’s an intimate and caring gathering, organized toward the end of the pregnancy, where the expectant mother is surrounded by her friends, loved ones, those who matter most to her.

In practical terms, it’s a warm, unique moment where people come together to TAKE CARE OF THE MOM, OFFER HER SUPPORT, GENTLE WORDS, PRESENCE, AND ATTENTION. It’s a time to share memories, acknowledge her journey, validate her emotions, her wishes for the birth of her baby, and honor her transition into motherhood (whether it’s her first time or not). During a Mama Blessing, people may create a symbolic object together, read a meaningful text, sing, massage the mom… Every Mama Blessing is unique, designed based on the future mother’s personality and desires.

The Mama Blessing is inspired by ancient traditions, particularly the BLESSING WAY, a ceremony passed down by the Navajo people, which marks important life stages, including childbirth.

Here, the goal is not to replicate this ritual in its original form, but to RETAIN ITS ESSENCE: the act of taking time to gather, support, transmit, and mark an important moment.

the ORIGINS of the MAMA BLESSING

INSPIRED BY THE NAVAJO BLESSING WAY

giving meaning to life's transitions

A CELEBRATION TO CONNECT, NOT TO APPROPRIATE

This ceremony is inspired by several global traditions, and I find it important to emphasize this with RESPECT AND GRATITUDE. It’s not about appropriating a culture, but about welcoming what ancient wisdoms can teach us: caring for one another, marking life transitions, and creating bonds.

When an idea circulates with respect and kindness, when it brings people together instead of separating them, it becomes a bridge between humans. And today, these modern rituals allow us to bring simple and strong values back to the center of our lives: solidarity, recognition, listening, and support.

In our individualistic Western culture, focused on performance, where everything moves quickly and we move through stages without truly living them, rites of passage have disappeared. Over time, we’ve lost the habit of celebrating significant transformative moments.

Yet, in many traditions around the world, major transitions – like pregnancy and the birth of a child – have always been accompanied, surrounded, and honored. They were and continue to be occasions to gather, support, and transmit wisdom.

These are profound, sometimes life-altering moments, deserving of attention and honor.
The MAMA BLESSING is a modern, simple, and authentic way to give meaning and value back to this major life transition. It’s a celebration without pressure, without expectations, but one that is lived with the heart: a moment to feel surrounded, supported, and recognized.

Opening in a circle, relaxation, and a moment of centering

Symbolic rituals (candles, connection thread, bracelets ...)

Sharing, testimonies, songs, gentle words

Creation of a shared object or collective memory

Little acts of care for the expectant mother (massages, braiding, etc.)

Symbolic offerings to the mother-to-be

A gentle and enveloping closing time

DURATION : APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS

The flow of a Mama Blessing

Each Mama Blessing is unique, but here’s an example of what it can include:

Why experiencing a Mama Blessing ?

FeelING validated, recognized, and surrounded

ExperiencING a moment of sound, listening, and connection

TakING time to celebrate the transition to motherhood

CreatING a powerful memory that will serve as an anchor for childbirth

TAKING A MOMENT FOR YOURSELF, during a time when all the focus is often on the baby

HonorING your body, your journey, your emotions

GroundING trust in yourself, in your body, in your ability to give birth

CreatING a bubble of calm and well-being before the birth of your baby

NourishING the bond between the mother-to-be and her loved ones, in an atmosphere of listening and kindness

For loved ones: a way to offer a profound, symbolic, and unforgettable gift

To offer or receive a MAMA BLESSING is to create a suspended moment, a space of gentleness and connection to honor a woman about to give birth. It’s a tailor-made ceremony, where we take time to celebrate pregnancy, the journey so far, and this powerful transition into motherhood.

I offer a MAMA BLESSING that is CUSTOMIZED, intimate, warm, and deeply human, based on the information you provide me during our exchanges.

WHAT I OFFER:

ceremony

a tailor-made

DURation :

- 4 hours of celebration
- 2 hours for setup
- 1 hour for dismantling
Total time spent on-site: 7 hours

A STRONG, SIMPLE, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT:

My role is to create a SAFE, GENTLE, AND JOYOUS FRAMEWORK, where the mother can feel seen, honored, and surrounded.

A Mama Blessing is a deep gift. A moment that’s unforgettable. A moment to tell a woman: "You are not alone, we are here, and what you are experiencing is profound. »

As a doula, I’ll guide you to create this moment in your image. At your home, in a place you love, with a small group. Everything is carefully prepared so it’s simple, smooth, and deeply gentle.

Price

I WANT TO BOOK

INCLUDES:

PRICE:

Exchanges with the person booking the day
Exchanges with the other group participants
Preparation of a tailor-made celebration
2 hours for setup
4 HOURS FOR CELEBRATION
1 hour for dismantling

Total time on-site: 7 HOURS

350 € for a circle of 6 PARTICIPANTS, including the mother-to-be 
+ 50 € per ADDITIONAL PERSON (maximum 10 people in total)

Why this format? 
Because INTIMACY is at the heart of this celebration. A small circle enables everyone to take their place, offer their words, their presence, their listening. The small group preserves the "cocoon" aspect of this celebration, which is so conducive to creating bonds.

HOW TO BOOK A CEREMONY?

Let yourself be guided

CONTACT ME (the mother or a loved one): 
Via the contact page of my site or directly by email or phone.

CHECK MY AVAILABILITY (on my booking calendar if needed, unless we've already set a date during our first conversation)
AND BOOK YOUR MAMA BLESSING.

I SEND YOU A QUESTIONNAIRE:
This helps me understand:
- the personality of the mother-to-be
- her journey and experiences during pregnancy
- what she loves, what touches her, what she doesn't want

WE TALK ON THE PHONE if needed, to adjust the celebration together.

I CONTACT THE PARTICIPANTS to guide them in the preparation (small words, symbolic objects, shared surprises…).

ON THE DAY, I HANDLE EVERYTHING:
- Setup
- Decoration
- Ceremony flow
- Materialsl, ambiance, etc.
You don't need to manage anything, just enjoy!

YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT?

you are expecting a baby and want to experience a meaningful moment with your loved ones? 

Would you like to offer this experience to a friend? 

Contact me. I would be happy to guide you.

One last word...

Offering or receiving a Mama Blessing is to gift yourself
with a memory that stays.

It’s taking a break from the rush of everyday life
to CELEBRATE A WOMAN ABOUT TO GIVE LIFE, simply.

I would be honored to create this moment with you.

DISCOVER MY OTHER DOULA SERVICES

 As a doula, I support women and families from the desire to have a child to the postnatal period, offering compassionate listening and various tools to support you and make your motherhood easier.

 I’ve had several lives before becoming a doula. Motherhood helped me reconnect with what truly matters.

I felt called to more humanity and wanted to practice a meaningful profession, using my sensitivity and empathy to serve expectant and new mothers.

I SUPPORT WOMEN AND FAMILIES
DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD.

I am Céline

Any questions?

Is it appropriate to plan a Mama Blessing if the expectant mother doesn't like being the center of attention or if some participants are shy?

Yes, absolutely. The Mama Blessing is designed as a gentle moment, with no uncomfortable spotlight. Speaking is not mandatory, and nothing is imposed. It’s a circle of support and love, where everyone is free to participate simply and discreetly if they wish. 
It’s a space of kindness and respect. The priority is for everyone to feel comfortable and welcomed as they are. We’ll discuss the mother-to-be’s sensitivities beforehand to ensure she enjoys the moment and feels at ease. I’ll set a welcoming and open framework from the beginning of the ceremony to make everyone feel comfortable.

Is it religious or spiritual?

No, a Mama Blessing is not religious. It may have a spiritual dimension in the sense that it celebrates women and motherhood, but it’s not tied to any specific belief. Each ceremony is adapted to the values of the mother-to-be: it can be simple, symbolic, poetic, or more introspective if she prefers.

Can children come?

Babies are welcome up to 6 months: at this age, they stay close to their parent, and the atmosphere remains calm and suitable for them. After 6 months, to respect the mother-to-be and preserve the calm energy, focus, and attention of the circle, it’s better not to bring young children. Their presence, even in tenderness, often requires a lot of attention and can shift the focus from the moment dedicated to the mother-to-be. This choice also allows everyone, the invited and the mother-to-be, to enjoy a moment for themselves, without the constant vigilance needed for very young children. However, if the mother-to-be has older children (from 8-10 years old) who are comfortable with speaking moments, quiet times, and who could benefit from the experience of the circle, they are welcome. We will ensure that they can experience the moment in a way that’s appropriate for them as well.
Thank you for your understanding: it’s with this attention that we can offer the mother-to-be a truly rejuvenating space.

Should I bring something?

Guests are often invited to bring a small note, a memory, or a special object to participate in a symbolic ritual... In any case, I will guide you beforehand to let you know if there’s anything to prepare, but nothing is ever mandatory.