While we all might associate henna with Indian, Middle Eastern and North African weddings, it’s also quite common to adorn expectant mothers in these cultures as a blessing to both mom and baby. It’s also a super awesome way to make a mom to be feel really bad ass about her exquisitely round shape.
Make sure and do your research to get good quality natural henna. Pre-made tubes sometimes contain toxic materials. There are routinely horror stories appearing about people receiving poor quality henna and having bad reactions, so let me say it again- ask questions if you are using an artist’s mix. (Also, prenatal henna is not recommended for those with conditions like Advanced Anemia, Hyperbilirubinemia, a G6DP Deficiency, or a significantly repressed immune system.)
My decoration was done by Mona, who charges $75 and up for belly designs. The henna will last from one to two weeks.
Husband and I were having a celebration the next day with our friends in honor of the upcoming addition, so we invited Mona back to decorate our guests. She charges $8 for a simple design and upward from there.
Shanna’s Henna
Her work was definitely a hit!
See also:
What to Expect When You are Expecting in Singapore: Opinions and Practicalities
