Birth spell

[grandmotherfiremoon]

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Hi Everyone. Does anyone know of a ritual or spell that helps insure a safe and healthy birth. My daughter is expecting twins as is a friend of mine. I'm trying to put together something to help themand the babies comethrough the births safely . Any help would be great. Thank you. Firemoon :broomride

[equinox2]

I don't, but I hate to see a good request like this unanswered and so far down on the list.

So, all you knowledgeable people - Whataya think??

Best wishes for the birth (I can do that at least....).

[Philbo]

I wish I could help with that one. Unfortunately, the only pagans I know outside of MW are all warriors, and they're not much help during childbirth.

[Amethyst Rose]

I don't know of any spells, but I do know that frogs are good luck talisman's for birth. They can either have a little figurine to hold in the hand during labor, to concentrate on, or a frog pendant around their necks, that you could bless if you wanted to.

[Seren_]

Skilly Nilly started a thread about a friend of hers who was due to give birth at Samhain. Perhaps the ritual she posted might give you some inspiration:

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=71455

[Rick]

"You shall know protection-runes if you would protect,
and loose children from women;
they shall be risted on palms and over the limbs' span,
and bid then the Disir aid."

Sigrdrifumal 9:1-4

This stanza from the Sigrdrifumal (a saga in The Poetic Edda), speaks of runes to "protect and loose children from women", that is, to help in childbirth. This is traditionally translated as the rune Berkana, to be drawn on the palms of the hands and around each wrist (the "limb's span"). The Disir are one's female ancestresses, and one should invoke their help and protection during childbirth.

[grandmotherfiremoon]

Thanks for suggustion of the rune. I wasn't aware of this property of it. Firemoon

[Rosana]

I've heard that cat symbols are very effective in easing the childbirth. I would use a rune, as Rick said, and a moonstone too.
In my country, there's an old custom of undoing every knot on mother's clothing and hair :) Worth a try maybe ;)

[Sage Rainsong]

hope this helps:

cut an apple in half. Take one half and rub the fruit over your belly. Envision any sickness being drawn out of your womb and out of your child, and into the fruit. When you are done, bury that tainted half an apple in the ground, away from your baby's nursery window. Then go wash up, you are probably all sticky.
Eat the remaining half while envisioning your baby being born happy and healthy. You may wish to light a green, pine scented candle while doing this. Green candles are great for healing spells, and pine is associated with Earth and fertility. If you are allergic or can't eat apples, throw it out, but take the time to do the visualization.

And/or you can make an offering to your favorite mother goddess.

[SacredWithin]

Hello grandmotherfiremoon,

A member here by the name of HorseCrow might know. I know she's a mid-wife. :)

[grandmotherfiremoon]

Many, Many thanks to all you for your wonderful ideas:) Firemoon

[Scyllas]

Okay... I did a little research... and found these. Hope they will inspire you to write a powerful and unique spell :)

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Carmenta’s Blessings
By Laurel Reufner

Today is the day of the Carmenta, the Roman childbirth goddess. Seek Carmenta’s blessings of good health and safe delivery in your own pregnancy. Find some quiet time when you will not be disturbed. Light a white candle, and focus on your body’s good health and the good health of your unborn child. Ask Carmenta to continue watching over both of you during the duration of your pregnancy and to offer you safe delivery. Try to repeat the quiet meditation every Tuesday thereafter until your baby is delivered. Find time afterwards to light the candle once more and thank Carmenta for her protection.

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Spell to Help Ease Pain During Labor
By Heather

If possible, try and find a wand or pendant that has these four stones in it: amethyst, clear quartz crystal, chrysoprase and aventurine. If you look online, there are pagan stores that will custom create items for you. If possible, hold or wear the item against your skin during delivery. Afterwards, give the item away, preferably to someone who is also expecting or trying to conceive.

If you can not find someone to make you one, you can make a small pouch and put one of each stone into it. Hold or wear it during delivery to help ease pain and make the birth easier on both mom and her baby. Afterwards, the pouch should be taken apart, and the stones given away as gifts.
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To Prevent Miscarriage
By Heather

If you are having trouble carrying to term, use this spell in combination with your conception ritual. Begin by getting a sturdy piece of green rope (for growth). Tie one knot in it to represent the baby. Hold the rope gently in both hands and place it up against your heart and say, "Secured in my womb, a seed of love. There to grow and blossom until released by nature __months hence. Surrounded by safety, health, and wholeness you shall remain until this knot is undone." Fill in the blank with the number of months until your due date, then keep the rope bundled in a baby blanket.

When you go into labor, untie the knot at the hospital to release any pain and open the birth canal. This is similar to what many European midwives used to do. When delivering a baby, they opened every cupboard, button, and window so that labor would be swift.
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Exercise to Attune to your Unborn Baby
By Heather

Initially this exercise needs to be done in a safe place where you will be undisturbed for at least an hour. Once a connection is made, the exercise may be done anywhere anytime. It is beneficial to use during times of stress for mother or for child; or in uncomfortable surroundings.
If you would like to do this exercise with a partner, choose one of you to lead the exercise with spoken directions or tape it to play back during meditation.

Make yourself comfortable. Take care of any bathroom or food needs ahead of time. Light some incense or candles. Cast a circle, or simply call in the Spiritkeepers of the directions, if you feel more comfortable this way. Take a deep breath and relax. Count yourself down from ten to one, stopping periodically to remind yourself to take a deep breath and go deeper. Visualize a bubble forming just before your face. Blow all your fears, stresses, irritations, any negative energies you may be carrying around into this bubble. Watch the bubble grow and begin to rise. Blow the last of these energies into the bubble and watch as it flies off toward the sun, carrying these things away from you. Feel very centered and relaxed.

Feel the energy of the Earth, flowing up through the soles of your feet, or the base of your spine if you are seated on the floor. Feel this light and visualize it filling you completely. It flows out the pores and your eyes and out through the top of your head.

Become aware of the energy of the universe flowing into you through the top of your head and filling your body. Feel and visualize this light filling you completely. It flows out your pores and your eyes and down through the soles of your feet or the base of your spine.

Visualize and feel these energies flowing through you at the same time. See them as balanced and centering you. You are energized and revitalized.

Now turn your attention to your womb. Be aware of any sensations or images that come to mind. Send a gentle stream of love and peacefulness to the child within your. Visualize an image of you, smiling and happy with this child in your life.

If you are practicing with a partner, both of you should visualize the same images together. Follow the image of mother with an image of the partner.

As you progress with this exercise, and as your pregnancy progresses, you may choose to use this exercise to introduce your child to the rest of your family. They do not need to be present, only in your mental images. You may also use this exercise to learn more about your child, by being very aware of images or thoughts and by asking questions. Feel free to experiment and discover what works best for you.
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Dreaming Exercise: Meet Your Unborn Child
By Heather

Keep a pen and paper beside your bed so that you may write down your dreams as soon as you wake up. Keep in mind that you may awaken during the night and should write down any dreams before falling back asleep.

As you lie down to go to sleep, count yourself down from ten to one, stopping periodically to remind yourself to take a deep breath and go deeper. If you find you are still tense from the day, count down again from ten to one. When you are very relaxed and nearing sleep, tell yourself with belief and intent that you will meet with your unborn child this night during dreaming and that you will remember it upon waking.

Turn your attention to the child in your womb. If you are not the mother, focus your attention on your image of the baby and continue as directed. Visualize your intention to meet with this being in a dream that night and send it with the feel of a question. Be specific that you are asking the child to meet you in a dream.

Allow yourself to fall asleep.
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