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Melbourne Birthing Ceremony

Our birthing ceremony in Melbourne is a beautiful sacred women’s circle that honours the journey from maiden to mother.

Birthing Ceremony in Melbourne

Our birthing ceremony in Melbourne is a beautiful sacred women’s circle that honours the journey from maiden to mother. It’s a special way for you to celebrate yourself as a pregnant woman. You get to share this experience with lots of love, support and fun with a few of your closest sisters.

This experience is very different to a traditional baby shower, where all the attention and hype is focused on the baby reveal or the baby, gifts, drinks and presents. Instead, our Melbourne Birthing Mother’s Blessing in Melbourne is about honouring the mother and holding the space for you to embark on the transition from maiden to mother, even if you’ve done it all before.

The circle is held before the baby is born and can be organised by the mother or by her friends. Our Melbourne birthing ceremony is an ancient traditional celebration common to many cultures around the world and is offered as a way of blessing the mother before she embarks on the amazing journey of birthing her baby. She’ll feel honoured, loved, supported and filled with encouragement.

What to Expect in a Birthing Ceremony

The setting caters for up to 10 women seated on a comfy cushion and is a 2-hour retreat. The setting is filled with natural rugs underneath for extra comfort, natural lighting, flowers, and natural organic candles. In some of the circles, I have asked everyone to bring a flower, crystal or a small ornament that can be added to the luscious mandala centrepiece that offers a unique alter for the blessing. Along with the authentic healing circle in Melbourne, I offer each woman a belly dance scarf that is used for the feminine belly dance part of the ceremony. The mother-to-be also receives a beautiful floral crown to wear for the gathering as part of celebrating her as the Goddess she is!

Energy Cleansing

Sage and Palo Santo energy cleansing takes place as we all gather into the circle in silence in a seated position onto comfy cushions. I offer a healing ritual on each and every person in the room to share their own birth story, clear any negative thoughts, or ease any fear and doubts they may be carrying.

Heart Chakra Opening

Rose Essential Oil is used to open our circle with a beautiful and heartfelt heart chakra meditation. Each and every woman places a few drops of the oil and is encouraged to smell the oils, allowing it to penetrate through the nose with a few inhalations and exhalations to open up the heart chakra. The heart opening meditation, along with the oil, is most powerful and effective for healing the heart chakra. It helps to open the heart to love and forgiveness as well as reduce stress and anxiety.

Words of Wisdom

Opening our traditional birthing ceremony is a reading of a spiritual offering to the mother and the sacredness of the power of women coming together to link their energies and raise the vibration of the mother’s circle. We share words of wisdom and grace, offering the pregnant woman guidance, wishes and blessings from every woman in attendance and the connection she has with that sister.

Belly Dance Ceremony

The feminine belly dance ceremony is a fun, sensual movement part of the circle. It involves Arabic music, hips and torso movement, laughter and encouraging the secretion of love hormones. The beautiful belly dance scarf that ties around the hips adds to the fun.

Womb Massage

Womb massage is an ancient traditional Mayan method of helping the baby to feel relaxed, safe and ready to birth. This part of the ceremony only takes place if the woman is 37 weeks or over. She sits on the goddess throne while her sisters watch and bless the massage experience. This is a rich and empowering experience where the pregnant woman starts to feel trust and confidence so they can let go.

Red Thread Ceremony

Red thread ceremony is a traditional ritual held in many cultures. The thread is wound around each woman’s wrist and tied to symbolically bind everyone together. It signifies the umbilical cord and collective consciousness. I now lead a guided visualisation of the mother and her birth so that each woman can hold that space for her birth journey. The thread is a symbol of the mother and her birth and gets cut off when she births the baby.

Middle Eastern Pudding

A traditional Lebanese dessert (Kanafeh) will be served as a celebration of the coming birth of a new child in a family. This dessert is dairy based with added pistachios. Depending on the weather, it can be served alongside herbal tea or fresh sparkling.

Closing Ceremony Sound Healing

We gather one last time in the circle to honour the mother and send her off with high vibrational energy through a variety of instruments used for sound healing and the closure of the circle.

Gift Box

A gift box that is filled with personal messages from each woman and a small personal gift from the host is presented to the mother.

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Testimonials

Every woman’s journey is unique, and hearing from others can be both comforting and inspiring. Here are some heartfelt words from women who’ve shared their path with us.

Dear Nora, My deepest gratitude for your incredible presence and guidance in conducting my Birth Blessingway ceremony. Your wisdom, compassion, and spiritual insight created an experience that touched my heart and soul in profound ways. Your ability to hold space, honour traditions, and facilitate a sacred ceremony is truly remarkable. You created an atmosphere of love, support, and positive energy that enveloped everyone present. Your words, rituals, and blessings filled me with peace, strength, and a deep sense of connection to the divine. Your expertise as a spiritual healer and your dedication to helping others on their paths were evident in every aspect of the ceremony. I am grateful for the sacred rituals, prayers, and affirmations you led us through, which deepened my connection to myself, my baby, and the greater spiritual realm. I feel blessed to have crossed paths with you and to have experienced your healing presence. Your guidance and support during this important time in my life have been truly transformative. I will carry the lessons and blessings from the ceremony with me as I embark on the journey of motherhood. Thank you from the depths of my heart for conducting my Birth Blessingway ceremony. Your presence and expertise have left an indelible mark on my soul, and I am forever grateful for the spiritual nourishment you have provided throughout my journey. With immense gratitude and appreciation,
Varnima Arora
Highly recommend – has been so beneficial as my relationship with food has improved, and my bloating and stomach pain have dissipated. Very holistic approach that ensures your mind and body heal and improve. Feel so welcomed and comfortable in space. Only regret is not going sooner!!
Tehya McMahon
I had such a wonderful experience with Nora, who is truly a womb fairy! From our first phone call to our first meeting, the energy I received was incredibly special, and I felt instantly comfortable. I did both fertility yoga and massages with Nora—two beautiful yet different experiences. Each time I left feeling calmer, clearer, and as though the trauma my womb had endured was finally beginning to heal. I had been struggling with infertility and endometriosis, often wondering if we would ever fall pregnant. Once I met Nora, all faith was restored. After a few sessions of healing and reconnecting with my body, I discovered I was pregnant! I now recommend Nora to all my friends and family who are facing fertility challenges or simply wish to reconnect with themselves and their womb. Her energy is infectious, her space is warm and relaxing, and I can’t wait to visit Nora again.
Shae Rosairo
MFW is the most amazing place for healing, guidance and education for Women’s health and is truly life changing. Since beginning treatment with Nora (1 year ago), many a hospital visit and daily issues have reduced significantly and disappeared. She is not only a healer but cares for her clients with friendship and love which empower you to change for the better. Her wide range of knowledge and services ensures she can offer her incredible support through all stages of life and I highly recommend her services.
Nicki Briganti
Nora is so gifted at what she does. She takes a holistic approach, blending massage, meditation, and yoni steaming into her sessions. After only three treatments, I experienced a massive physiological change, and my sleep improved so much that I now wake up feeling truly rested. I never had this kind of self-care during or after pregnancy, and the side effects of the birth process really took a toll on my body. I discovered womb massage later than I’d have liked, but after my treatments, I realised it’s never too late to seek healing. I feel different now, and though I can’t fully explain how this ancient method works, I love it—and I’ll continue with it into old age. NJ
N J
When I finish up at a session with Nora, I float out of her divine space feeling like an Empress; zen, grounded and deeply connected to my womb. Abdominal massage sessions with Nora have been the key to my overall hormonal health and fertility support, as well, Nora has been a wonderful mentor and support in my cycle self-care over the last 7 months. I have spent many years on a journey to manage endometriosis, fibroids, painful periods and ongoing gut issues. Over the years I have dedicated a lot of time to learning what I could about cycle awareness and doing what I could to support my overall hormonal health. But I had come to a point where I felt like I was missing a piece of the puzzle - My sessions with Nora have been the missing puzzle piece! When I started seeing Nora, my cycles were short and I was experience ongoing bloat. After spending the last 7 months seeing Nora once a month for yoga and abdominal massage, I have noticed a difference in my cycle length, have been experiencing pain free periods and have had my GP confirm that I have no further Uterine fibroid growth. I feel enlightened, empowered and ready for the next part of my journey. If you a feeling lost right now in your hormonal health and fertility journey, if you are suffering from any kind of underlying hormonal/fertility health concern or if you are just generally experiencing a disconnect from your womb ~ take this as your message to book a session with Nora.
Mylie N
Hi Nora, I just wanted to say I know I have only just started my journey with you with the womb fertility massage, and I’m so glad I was recommended to you. All I can say is that you are truly gifted and have very strong magical hands. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for my husband and me as we start our family in 2025 with the right support behind us. Thank you for your kindness and patience with me. I’m forever grateful for what you’ve done so far and will continue my journey with you. ❤️ Forever grateful, Monica
Monica Di Giorgio
I have been visiting Nora recently for exercise sessions tailored to my personal needs and ability and for massage therapy. Nora's wealth of knowledge on the body and appropriate exercises have enabled me to progress greatly with the rehabilitation of injury as well as to progress on my own body needs. Nora's massage therapy has provided point of need care. She is in tune with areas requiring attention, and enables relief and healing with her 'Magic Hands'. Topping all of this is Nora's kind and professional manner. Thank you, Nora, for your dedication and service in helping people in this way.
Linda M
I found Nora through a friend’s recommendation toward the end of my third trimester for an induction massage. I was feeling apprehensive about giving birth and the pain but wanted to avoid interventions. Nora helped me understand my fears and guided me to a place of calm and peaceful confidence. She encouraged me to see birth as a journey with my son, helping me feel gratitude for the final stage of pregnancy and grounding me as I approached labour. My labour went smoothly. The mental and physical techniques I learned from Nora helped me feel in control throughout the process. Though challenging, the birth unfolded just as I had hoped—an incredible and empowering experience. The guided meditation, massage, steaming, and emotional support Nora provided were invaluable in my preparation. I would highly recommend her to others.
Lee B
I loved seeing Nora—she was with us every step of the fertility journey, from pre-conception through pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum. Visiting her studio was always an oasis of calm, relaxation, and care. From the massages and guided meditations to the pep talks and our personalised birth ceremony with loved ones, she held a beautiful, nurturing space for us and our baby. Seeing Nora made a huge difference to my cycle, transforming it from painful, long, and disrupted to regular and easy. Once that transition was complete, I was able to get pregnant. She also created the emotional space to prepare for pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Thank you, Nora.
Kirsty Albion
Doing yoga and working with Nora’s mindfulness coaching helped me get both my mind and body ready for pregnancy. I also believe her massages prepared my womb by improving blood flow. I loved the fertility yoga—it gave me space to shut my mind off from the world and focus on my own journey. The self-care routine made me feel like I was truly making time for myself, which is so important during the fertility process. Having Nora as my IVF doula was amazing. She was always there to answer my questions, no matter how small, and offered constant support. As my mindfulness coach, she helped me find calm and balance. I became more relaxed in every part of my life, and people around me noticed the change. Preparing my body through pre-conception care absolutely helped me get pregnant. For women choosing to mother solo, it’s a full-time commitment, so having support from family and friends is essential—take help where you can and remember to smile and laugh with your baby. Nora got my mind and body ready for pregnancy and to accept and receive my son. I’m calmer, happier, and so grateful I made that first call.
Jacoba Tierney
Nora has been absolutely incredible. She helped me regulate my cycle, experience less pain during my period, and understand my body so much more. Since working with her, I feel more like a woman than I ever have before and more in touch with my body in every way. I couldn’t recommend her enough, and I’m so excited for the next chapter of my fertility journey.
Jackie
I had such a lovely experience having a labour stimulation massage with Nora. It was both super relaxing and empowering and I left feeling prepared for my birth. Would highly recommend!
India Thornton
Nora is a Master. She is a brilliant fertility masseuse and a refreshingly knowledgeable fertility expert. When I first went to her, my periods became healthier with more oxygenated blood, and my cramps disappeared—a huge relief. I will continue to see Nora throughout my IVF journey. She fills me with hope and joy, lifting me up during this complex time in life.
Erin Macfarlane
After some birth trauma from my first baby, I knew I needed healing—and I’m so glad I found the beautiful Nora. She guided me through a spiritual and emotional process of accepting the past and changing my next story. Using her techniques of fertility massage, yoga, and pelvic steaming, I became pregnant with my second baby shortly after meeting her. I continued to see Nora throughout my pregnancy for massage and then for labour stimulation in my final weeks. She also created the most magical birthing ceremony for myself, my baby, friends, and family. I highly recommend Nora for any pregnancy or fertility treatments. She has a world of knowledge and is truly doing what she was born to do. Thank you, Nora 🙏🏼✨
Emily Cantarella
Where do I begin with Nora? After 2 rounds of IVF one resulting in a miscarriage it’s easy to loose hope, after finding Nora and her healing clinic this was a treatment I didn’t expect we worked on my mind as well as my body in preparation for our next IVF round which resulted in a healthy pregancy at 16 weeks now! She also worked on my husband to increase his fertility to which worked! She is skilled in many areas for fertility she is nothing but amazing and I love going to see her she’s always good vibes.
Collette G
Nora truly helped transform my mental state toward pregnancy and birth, which I believe had a significant and positive impact on my body. Her guidance helped me prepare for conception and manage anxiety throughout pregnancy leading up to birth. I also found her prenatal massage deeply healing. It’s hard to fully capture Nora’s service in words—thank you, Nora.
CK
Nora is truly a healer. I didn't know the meaning of "letting go" until I met her. With her extensive knowledge in women's health and her experiences, she's changed my life from the first session I had with her. In every session with her, I discovered something new that felt like it was the missing piece of the puzzle I needed to solve. She is an amazing therapist, and you are in good hands with her.
Berna Can
I found Nora after several failed IVF and a second trimester loss. She helped me with womb massage and yoga prior to the IVF and also pregnancy massage throughout my pregnancy. She provided positivity and always remained optimistic for me which is ultimately what I needed. Towards my due date she hosted a beautiful birthing ceremony at her studio with my closest ladies. It was a spiritual and emotional experience with meditation, sound healing and even belly dancing. Everyone loved it and said it was so unique & special. I also had an induction massage with her a few days later and my beautiful baby girl arrived two days later. Thank you Nora for everything and for believing in us xxx
Amy Cummins