Why you should have a blessing circle instead of a baby shower
A blessing circle is a beautiful, heart-led alternative to a traditional baby shower—one that nurtures, uplifts, and truly honours the transition into parenthood. Rather than focusing on games, gifts, and external expectations, it invites a gathering of loved ones to hold space, offering their presence, wisdom, and heartfelt blessings. It is a space for slowing down, for connection, for deepening the bonds of support that will carry the parents through the journey ahead.
Unlike a typical baby shower, which often centres around the baby, a blessing circle turns its attention to the mother (or parents), recognising the profound transformation they are about to undergo. It acknowledges that birth is not just about welcoming new life, but also about the rebirth of the parent. It is a sacred threshold, one that deserves to be witnessed and honoured with intention.
Within the circle, there is space for ritual, for storytelling, for the weaving of a web of support that extends far beyond the day itself. Words of encouragement are spoken, fears are held with gentleness, and blessings are offered—perhaps in the form of affirmations, poetry, or simple acts of love. Some may light candles, bind wrists with a common thread to be cut when the baby arrives, or place their hands upon the mother’s shoulders in quiet solidarity. These moments are what linger long after, offering comfort in the quiet hours of early parenthood.
A blessing circle is also a reminder that parenthood was never meant to be walked alone. In a world that often rushes through rites of passage, it allows a sacred pause—a moment to breathe, to be seen, and to be held in community. Unlike the sometimes transactional nature of baby showers, where the emphasis is often on gifts, this gathering shifts towards presence over presents. It is about creating lasting memories, rather than accumulating things.
Perhaps most beautifully, a blessing circle is simple. There is no pressure, no elaborate planning, no need for perfection. It is an offering of love, a quiet but powerful gathering where the expectant parent is surrounded by warmth, strength, and the unshakeable knowledge that they are supported. And as they step forward into birth and beyond, they carry that love with them—a circle unbroken.
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Kit - The Mumma Mentor
