Lil Community: Celebrate the Baby Bump With Henna


Updated 04/23/10 9:47 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

A Henna Belly to Celebrate Pregnancy

Pregnancy is reason to celebrate! This post was submitted by Beaner in The Pregnancy Posse group. I learned how to do henna many years ago, and though I've done many friend's pregnant bellies, this was the first time I've ever done my own! It was hard to see what I was doing on myself, but here's a pic of how it turned out. I've always wanted to henna my baby bump as I think it's a beautiful way Read more

Ga Ga or Gag: Pregnant Henna Bellies


Updated 02/08/09 8:38 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 24 comments

Ga Ga or Gag:  Pregnant Henna Bellies

Modern mamas-to-be are taking part in the ancient traditional end of pregnancy practice of some cultures by having henna designs adorn their bellies. Said to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and happiness to the lil one growing inside, the 100 percent natural application turns into a true work of art. Would you decorate your belly? Source Ga Ga or Gag: Pregnant Henna Bellies Read more

Henna Tattoos: All in Good Fun or a Health Risk?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Henna Tattoos Are Safe but Avoid Black Henna

A couple weeks ago, I went to my local farmers market and celebrated my growing baby bump by getting a henna tattoo. I've had henna done many times before on my hands and feet, so having my pregnant belly done was something I'd always wanted to do. You have to keep the area exposed for a few hours so the henna paste can dry, so while walking around the market, I got many smiles and sweet Read more