Hi and welcome!
Thanks for taking a moment to find out who I am and what I am doing.
My name is Lidia and I am a mother, a birth doula, a belly caster and a midwife assistant.
I guess you can say I know quite a bit about babies. Here is a list of the services I am offering at the moment:
- Belly casting
- Baby casting
- Birth doula service
- Birth preparation classes
- Aromatherapy
Monday, August 25, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
F.A.Q Lifecasting bellies
When should I make an appointment?
You can make an appointment anytime but I suggest before 36 weeks to ensure a spot in my schedule around your 38 weeks of your pregnancy.
You can make an appointment anytime but I suggest before 36 weeks to ensure a spot in my schedule around your 38 weeks of your pregnancy.
Do I have to be naked?
Depends; not for a 'belly only' cast. For a cast with a pretty bra casted right into the mold you would be exposed only for a second when the mold is removed. For a belly and buste cast (mask) your breast would only be exposed for a moment when i start the molding and when I remove the mold. For the clay cast I have to apply a release agent but this is something you could also do yourself behind a towel. If you like the pubic line to show in the cast you will be obviously be exposed for a moment. The only ones present are the female artist or in some occasions a female assistant in the studio. Let me assure you that here at Transitions we always respect privacy and work as life casters on moms and babies as discreet as possible.
Depends; not for a 'belly only' cast. For a cast with a pretty bra casted right into the mold you would be exposed only for a second when the mold is removed. For a belly and buste cast (mask) your breast would only be exposed for a moment when i start the molding and when I remove the mold. For the clay cast I have to apply a release agent but this is something you could also do yourself behind a towel. If you like the pubic line to show in the cast you will be obviously be exposed for a moment. The only ones present are the female artist or in some occasions a female assistant in the studio. Let me assure you that here at Transitions we always respect privacy and work as life casters on moms and babies as discreet as possible.
Will the cast show my nipples?
If you like it we can, but if not, we can also sand it away in the cast and show a smooth buste
rather then detailed. Or we can also cast lingerie into the mold.
If you like it we can, but if not, we can also sand it away in the cast and show a smooth buste
rather then detailed. Or we can also cast lingerie into the mold.
How does it feel like?
A gel mold feels chilly when it is applied and warms up after I apply the plaster shell.
A cast made out of clay will take a plaster mold which can be applied nice and warm.
As both kind of molds are setting you will feel a mild closing pressure, not much.
A gel mold feels chilly when it is applied and warms up after I apply the plaster shell.
A cast made out of clay will take a plaster mold which can be applied nice and warm.
As both kind of molds are setting you will feel a mild closing pressure, not much.
Is it safe?
The material I work with: alginate and plaster bandages are both approved for use on skin. The alginate is made mostly out of algae. Casting is safe for any healthy pregnant mother who has no complications. Occasionally a light headiness might occur. The msds are on location for any mother who like to review the product info before casting.
The material I work with: alginate and plaster bandages are both approved for use on skin. The alginate is made mostly out of algae. Casting is safe for any healthy pregnant mother who has no complications. Occasionally a light headiness might occur. The msds are on location for any mother who like to review the product info before casting.
How long does it take?
The casting session including intake info and freshen up takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hr. After you leave I cast the mold and let it dry for 1 to 2 weeks depending on the season before painting it.
Often I bring the cast free of charge after 2 , 3 weeks and get to peak at the baby.
The casting session including intake info and freshen up takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hr. After you leave I cast the mold and let it dry for 1 to 2 weeks depending on the season before painting it.
Often I bring the cast free of charge after 2 , 3 weeks and get to peak at the baby.
Do you cast babies?
I cast only babies under 6 weeks. I cast their hands, feet and behinds. For a few artistic moms out there, I also cast placentas as the trees of life.
I cast only babies under 6 weeks. I cast their hands, feet and behinds. For a few artistic moms out there, I also cast placentas as the trees of life.
How much is it?
Price depends on the shape, material and decoration or not. A simple belly bowl starts at $100,
for prices scroll down to life casting section. For those who don’t like a detailed cast I do sell the plaster cast kits to do at home for $50, scroll down for info.
Price depends on the shape, material and decoration or not. A simple belly bowl starts at $100,
for prices scroll down to life casting section. For those who don’t like a detailed cast I do sell the plaster cast kits to do at home for $50, scroll down for info.
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