A Blessingway, also known as a Mother’s Blessing, is a meaningful ceremony that honors pregnancy and a woman’s transition into motherhood. Rooted in Native American tradition, it brings together close friends and loved ones to form a supportive circle—offering encouragement, intention, and care as the mother prepares for birth.

Unlike a baby shower, the focus is entirely on the expectant mother. One of the most cherished rituals is creating a “Labor of Love” necklace, strung with beads or small charms chosen by each participant. As each bead is added, words of wisdom, strength, or love are shared. These beads may be healing stones known for their symbolic properties, meaningful charms, or simple adornments that reflect memory, friendship, and support.

Below is a selection of our favorite beads for Blessingway ceremonies. Most are available in our shop in our curated collection here:
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Healing Stone Beads For Pregnancy & Motherhood

Agate Stone Beads - properties include easing discomfort from bloating and gastric issues.

Amethyst Stone Beads - believed to release tension, physical and emotional pain and to offer protection

Black Onyx Stone Beads -  In some cultures Black Onyx is given to mothers during labor to bolster strength and stamina helping to speed labor.  

Celestite Stone Beads - can assist in the relief of stress, anxiety and obsessive behaviors. Perfect for anyone nervous about a new experience.

Citrine Stone Beads - often paired with Amethysts. Great for twins since the stones are different color variants of the same source and believed to promote  individuality while easing twin rivalry.

Garnet Stone Beads believed to help discourage miscarriages. 

Lapis Lazuli Stone Beads - helps to heal the body from the stressors of pregnancy

Malachite Stone Beads - believed to help ease labor pains or cramping, promote contractions and is known as the "midwives stone.”

Moonstone Stone Beads-  believed to aid in fertility, childbirth, pregnancy, balancing female hormones and easing water retention.

Peridot Stone Beads - said to ward against postpartum depression and help to ease the opening of the birth canal during labor. 

Rose Quartz Stone Beads-  known as the stone of unconditional love, it is believed to help strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Selenite Stone Beads - said to help relieve  back pain and muscle tension, and bring one to a place of peacefulness.

Unakite Stone Beads -  a neutralizing stone. It helps balance emotions, alleviates nausea during early pregnancy and is an overall good stone for promoting healthy pregnancies.