In preparation for my labor (some time in Feb.), I have an idea. I thought it would be nice to have some visual things to focus on during contractions, so here’s the project… In whatever media you chose (paint, crayon, photo, pencil, etc…) capture any or all of these words through art: “Spiral”, “open”, “release”, “relax” , and also the visual of water rippling out from a center (like when you drop a pebble in water). This can be as small as a 3×5 card or as big as a poster board, or anything in between. Then, when I’m in labor, I can pull out one of these and be reminded to move my hips in spiral, or let myself open up to birth, release, and relax… and feel the love of my friends around me.
If this sounds fun and exciting and you feel inclined to make something, let me know and I’ll send my address along.
Thank you!
I have some paintings that I did as part of an art therapy course. There are a few that might work for you. I have photos of them on the web if you are interested. They actually have a strong spiral theme.
What a wonderful idea! I’ll see if I can come up with something along those lines…it’ll be fun trying 🙂