Birth & Postpartum
Rituals, Ceremonies & Services

A mother blessing is a ceremonial experience designed to nurture, nourish, and care for the mother-to-be or to-be-again, to empower her for her sacred journey of birthing and motherhood.

The Mother Blessing ritual is inspired by the traditional Dine Navajo ritual of a Blessing Way, which was utilized for the purpose of honoring transitions in First Nation culture, including motherhood. We offer homage to the traditional roots of this ritual, and in respect of the culture, use the term Mother Blessing. 

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Birth is a profound energetic, emotional, spiritual, and physical rite of passage. This ceremony honors that fact, acting as a threshold or doorway to provide guidance and feelings of support in going from one side to another.

Each Mother Blessing ceremony is co-created to be a unique blend of your desires. Typically done in an intimate group setting surrounded by the closest women in your life, you may invite anyone you wish to be involved in this experience, or no one at all (this ritual can be curated as a private 1 on 1 session).

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Mother Blessings can include options such as:

• Altar creation

• Circle Holding facilitated by Samantha (introductions, intention setting, meditation, conversation prompts, creative workshops)

• Salt and Flower Foot Soak/Blessing

• Elective sharing of stories, readings, or prayers from your guest circle, including birth stories which can be affirming and heartwarming to hear.

• Releasing fears

• Pampering mother: touch, belly painting, hair braiding, etc.

• Circle Cord Binding

• Crystal Ceremony

• Sound through chanting, music, or other instruments

• Hands-on Blessing or Belly Blessing from guests

• Power Candles

• Crafting: Herbal tea blends, affirmation painting, etc.

• Snacks, food, or cake (either you provide, or request a potluck)

• Guests may or may not bring gifts

• Your own ideas, please share!

• Samantha may be able to offer some photography but not for the entire duration of the event (as she will also be curating it)

*More information on what these options entail can be discussed after initial inquiry or consultation*

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The intention for this day is to provide the mother-to-be with uplifting and healing energy, feeling held, loved and supported for labor, birth, and releasing and receiving what is necessary to have a smoother transition to the next step of motherhood (whether it's your first or of many).

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Pricing

Typically ranges $250-400

See our signature Bloom Package here

Depends on group size (individual 1:1 ceremony, up to 10 guests), length of time (2-4 hours), services desired, location (can be hosted at our on-site studio in Hopewell Junction, NY)

Additional travel fee to your home or other venue, use of any of my furnishings, props, decor, or materials, or extra event coordinating services (such as food ordering, assistance with invite creation, party errands, decorating, etc).

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Inquire via email for booking or schedule a complimentary consultation call.

Birth is a profound energetic, emotional, spiritual, and physical rite of passage. This ceremony honors that fact, acting an acknowledgement of your body as a portal that we are giving permission to close, as well as offering rest, empowerment, healing, and insight.

Each Postpartum ceremony can be unique. The ritual is often a one-on-one experience, but can include close family or friends if requested.

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Signature Postpartum Ritual ($250) Includes:

• Birth Experience Integration

• Womb Session (energy healing and light touch)

• 7-Point Spiritual Closing: Learn more here including Reiki, Meditation and Sound Healing

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You can customize by swapping or including:

• Herbal Bath

• Belly Binding

• Yoni Steaming

• Nourishing meal

• Dance or sound healing through chanting, music, or other vibrational instruments

• Your own ideas, please share!

*More information on what these options entail can be discussed after initial inquiry or consultation*

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The intention for this ritual is to provide the postpartum woman with a place to honor her internal transition from her birth, acknowledge any emotions that need to be released, celebrate victories; giving her a place to feel held, loved and supported, and reminded that it is okay to receive help and to get what you need physically, emotionally, and spiritually during this time of recovery.​

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Pricing

Signature Session is $250 for up to 2 hour private ritual at our location.

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Can customize session based on services desired, length of time, and travel fee. Can be held at our on-site studio in Hopewell Junction, NY or your home. If an Herbal Bath or Yoni Steaming is desired, using your home is required. ​

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Inquire via email for booking or schedule a complimentary consultation call.

As a Reiki Master and Intuitive Energy worker, I can provide Prenatal Reiki sessions oriented towards preparing for your birth, clearing fears, and setting your intention for your birth, your child, or as a parent. Sessions can be done side lying or sitting if necessary.

These can be booked directly through my booking page under my standard Reiki offering.

You can also inquire via email to request an at-home session (or to book a discounted package of 3 studio sessions for $270).

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As a Yoga practitioner, I also offer private gentle Prenatal Yoga with Reiki which includes everything listed in Reiki description above, plus restorative, relaxing yoga poses focused on promoting movement for ideal positioning of baby, opening hip flexors, as well as physically, spiritually, and emotionally preparing for birth. This can include the use of a birthing ball. Sessions are held on a padded gym mat with props and blankets, without prolonged back lying.

You can inquire via email to request a session in-studio ($150) or at-home session (or to book a package of 3 studio sessions for $400).

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Both services can include the use of affirmations and visualizations, let me know if this is of interest to you.

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Check out my Healing Arts Sanctuary in Hopewell Junction, NY.