Belly Casting is a way to savor the beautiful sculpture of the pregnant mama. A belly cast is a wonderful reminder to the whole family of the transition that led to sacred life. Belly casts are often hung on bedroom walls, safely tucked away for posterity, or sometimes the basis for a piñata for the child's first birthday party.Jen has facilitated many Belly Castings and knows how to make sure this is a delightful, relaxing, and fun experience for mama. The belly cast is made of plaster (similar to creating a cast for a broken limb) and is applied to a mama’s unpetroleum-jelly covered torso. Once the plaster dries, it can be decorated or left as a beautiful white sculpture. Mama takes a relaxing shower while Jen cleans up.
A Belly Casting can be done as a stand-alone ritual. Mamas often choose to do a belly casting as the first part of a Mother Blessingway. Belly Casting generally takes about 1 hour, and Jen brings all the supplies. Due to the intimate process, a Belly Casting is often done with a small group of close friends, or just a partner and older child, whomever you choose.
