The most popular prayer for expectant mothers and 5 gift ideas for them

Pregnancy is a special period, made up of joys, hardships and daily surprises: here are some good ideas for expectant mothers.

Being an expectant mother means being part of God’s creative action especially. But also having to endure the fatigue and waiting that accompany pregnancy. What are the prayers for expectant mothers? Who is the protector of pregnant women? And for everyone else: what gift to give to a new mother? Here are some answers within this article.

Prayer of the expectant mother

This is the prayer of the expectant mother, which the mother recites for the creature she carries in her womb and for herself:

Lord,
I pray you with love for this sweet hope that I hold in my womb;
I humbly thank you for choosing me as the instrument of your love. In this waiting, help me to live in continuous abandonment to your will;
grant me a pure, strong, generous heart. 

To you I offer the worries that already make me restless:
anxieties, fears, desires for the creature that I do not yet know. Let her be born healthy in the body, remove all physical harm from her
and every danger to the soul.

O Mary, you who know the ineffable joys of holy motherhood,
obtain for me a heart capable of transmitting a living and ardent faith,
sanctify my expectation, bless this happy hope of mine and my spouse.

Amen

Prayer of the expectant mother to Santa Rita

There is also a prayer directed to Saint Rita, who was a holy wife and mother before losing her husband and children and becoming a nun. Here it is:

At your birth, O Saint Rita, you had the symbolic name of a gem and a flower.
Look lovingly at me that I am about to become a mother.
You too became a mother of two children, 
you loved and educated as only a holy mother can do.
Pray that the Lord will grant me the grace of the child,
that with my husband we await as a gift from heaven.
From now on we offer it to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary
and we also entrust it to your protection.
May the miracle of a new life blessed by God be fulfilled in joy.

Amen

Who is the protector of pregnant women?

So, who is the protector of pregnant women? There are a lot of them! Several women have been holy mothers in their lives or who have helped other women to become one. One of these is Santa Margherita da Cortona: we told her compelling story in an article on our blog. Another great woman, who is invoked as the protector of women in childbirth, is Sant’Anna, mother of Mary. But undoubtedly, the Mother of Mothers is her: Mary of Nazareth, mother of Jesus Christ, Mother of God and Queen of the Family.

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Gifts for expecting moms

What to give to an expectant mother? Here are some gift ideas to show affection and joy to pregnant friends or relatives.

The necklace angels caller

A jewel with a particular meaning is the pendant angel caller. The characteristics of this pendant are the spherical shape and the internal bell. When it moves, the angel call necklace emits a soft and pleasant sound, called the call of the angels. This jewel expresses the wish that the angels, attracted by this sound, watch over the child and protect him.

Carillon above cradle

Preparing for the arrival of the new creature is a journey full of emotions. A medal to hang over the crib can be a nice way to take part in this journey. Pink crib medal for girls and blue for boys: children will sleep accompanied by a sweet lullaby and the image of Jesus, the Madonna, an angel or a saint.

The picture with guardian angels

Always enrich the bedroom with a symbol of faith, why not give a picture with guardian angels? The hope is that the child is always under the protection of the angels.

Picture of Mary with Child

The beautiful thought is to wish the mother to love her child as Mary loved Jesus. It can be expressed with a picture of Mary with the Child Jesus, the Mother and the Son par excellence.

Self-care products

Pregnancy is a beautiful time but it has its hardships! An expectant mother will appreciate the attention of those who will give her some relief in the most tiring moments. A natural product such as balsamic salts, for a relaxing foot bath, can be an excellent idea.

Of course, all of these gifts work when accompanied by two fundamental elements: affection and kindness!

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