"Showering a birthing woman with the love of her sisterhood, stories of triumph and courage. Tokens of faith and gestures of love… What a memorable way to honor the rite of passage to motherhood."

As our consciousness rises and more of us are becoming aware of the mark that we are leaving behind physically and spiritually. The move toward something a little deeper than your standard baby shower is increasing, as we are search for a way to celebrate this momentous occasion in a woman’s life in ways that leave more of a mark in our hearts than tiered nappy cakes and matching booties...

For centuries women have joined together in circle to honor the ways of the sacred feminine. Sisters forming a sanctuary to laugh, to listen to heal and honor themselves and their fellow woman through significant events of their lives. To offer support and strength through birth, menarche, marriage, pregnancy, menopause and death. Each woman respecting their individual paths yet sharing their wisdom, their knowledge and their spirit with a common element of feminine energy and love. Women gathering in circles is a form of power and prayer.

A Birthing Circle takes the essence of this sacred act and celebrates the birthing women from all walks of life. Birthing Circles transcend any specific religion or culture and move towards a deep spiritual and emotional connection to all women and the power that comes with giving life into the world. It is a powerful way to integrate elements of who you are and how you would like your journey to motherhood unfold. The flexibility to shape a celebration that is as individual as everyone is only bound by ones imagination.

There are elements to the circle that allows for a deeper connection to the women than just a social get together. It becomes an opportunity for a woman’s spirit to be nurtured and recognized for the wisdom and complexity it contains. Small rituals and rites that can be as stylized or as free flowing as suits the honored birthing woman.

Emphasis can be on creating something together, a birthing blanket, a group mandala, prayer flags jewelry, cooking/baking bread, weaving, knitting anything that allows for each woman to offer a piece of themselves toward the circle and to the birthing woman. Pampering such as massage pedicures manicures and braiding hair will all be well received, allow for this time to swap stories and lessons learned. Fun stuff like henna decoration, body painting a full swollen belly, belly dancing and making hair wreaths all make for a light way toward connection and love.

As women we are in a constant state of motion, and as we ebb and flow to the rhythm that is life it is important that we take the time to celebrate that which makes as uniquely female. Creating a sacred space that places the sanctity of birth and sisterhood as a vital part of being a woman signifies to our sisters our daughters and ourselves that women are worth celebrating.

My name is Tabitha Pick and I am a creator and facilitator of women’s Birthing Circles. My passion for the sanctity that is women stems from my own life changing experience of birth and motherhood. If you have any questions or queries or would like to create your own circle I can be contacted directly at mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Together, we will create a space that is an extension of your pregnancy experience, a circle of acceptance, warmth and pure joy.