[Jewelry making - Article 00328] - Re: [Orchid] Push Trouble

[Nanz Aalund]

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Dear Hans,

    Push jewelry is (excuse the pun) born from the natural childbirth and
    midwife movement. One of the techniques to get past the pain of
    contractions felt while giving birth is to visually focus on an
    object while doing rhythmic breathing exercises. 

    Generally, the push item is plain and smooth like a 'worry stone.'
    Perhaps some significant inscription could be engraved on it.
    Anything complex or extravagant like a gemstone ring or pendant
    could be stolen at the hospital or birthing center and would be
    inappropriate. I was advised by my midwife to even leave my wedding
    ring at home. 

    The lavish jewelry your describing is for a husband to buy his wife
    after the child is born and both come through the ordeal alive and
    healthy. 

    In more primitive cultures a woman surviving childbirth was the
    equivalent of a warrior returning from battle and it was celebrated
    as such. 

Nanz Aalund
Associate Editor / Art Jewelry magazine
21027 Crossroads Circle / Waukesha WI 53187-1612
262.796.8776 ext.228
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