This page contains references and links to books that I referred to when writing this guide, additional books on Blessingways that provide more insight, planning and ideas, and books to use for poetry, quotes, and prayers.
Works Cited
The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition and Other Holistic Choices, Aviva Jill Romm, Ten Speed Press, 2003
Further Reading – Books on Mother Blessing Planning
“Mother Rising: The Blessingway Journey Into Motherhood” is described as “..a complete resource for anyone interested in creating sacred rituals to honor our important life passages.” It includes straightforward information, detailed checklists, helpful tips, and practical advice of empowering more women to plan, organize, and lead blessingway rituals.
“I love Mother Rising! [...] Mother Rising is a treasure chest, a cyclopedic cookbook for Blessingways, full of great ideas and inspiration.”
~Pam England, midwife and author of “Birthing from Within” [@Amazon]
You can read more about the book and Mother Blessingways at the book website: Mother Rising, The Blessingway Book.
Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centered Baby Showers, by Shari Maser, CCE
From the Blessingways.net website:
PLANNING A BABY SHOWER? READ THIS BOOK FIRST.
“The Blessingway book that every pregnant woman and her friends should read”
Blessingways are celebrations of pregnant and adoptive women and their transition into motherhood. These special mother-centered gatherings offer friends and family a fresh approach to honoring, supporting, nurturing,and encouraging mothers-to-be.
Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centered Baby Showers features:
- Step-by-step guide to planning a personalized “mother shower”
- Imaginative invitation ideas
- Unique Blessingway celebrations
- Inspiring stories and comments from women who have participated in Blessingways
- Creative suggestions for including men and children
“This book is a bounty of inspiration!”
~Pam England, CNM, MA, midwife and author of “Birthing from Within” [@Amazon]
Suggested Poetry and Prose for Mother Blessings and Baby Showers
- “CHILDREN OF HAPPINESS” from Daughters of the Copper Woman by Anne Cameron
- “ON CHILDREN” from THE PROPHET by Kahlil Gibran
