Did you know that babies' senses awaken in the second trimester in utero? From the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus hears your heartbeat and perceives your breathing. From the fifth or even sixth month, he hears your voice, and perceives the sounds around you. Perhaps you have noticed that he tends to move more when you talk to him, or to move closer to your hand when you caress your belly, or exert light pressure on it? These are the first emotional bonds that are created!
More and more future mothers are choosing to strengthen this bond by adopting a pregnancy bola , this piece of jewelry that emits a melodious sound, heard by the child in utero.
Are you tempted too? We explain to you how to choose your pregnancy bola, and all the benefits it can bring to mom and baby during these nine months - and even after childbirth!
What is a pregnancy bola?
The tradition of the pregnancy bola comes to us from Latin America , where it has been used for centuries by expectant mothers. Far from being a simple fashion, it is therefore an ancestral jewel, which recently appeared in France for our greatest pleasure!
The bola is a long necklace, similar to a necklace , intended for pregnant women: it is made up of a long chain - or a cord - which generally arrives just above the navel of the future mother, and a round pendant which therefore moves on its plump belly according to its movements, emitting a pretty bell sound .
Legend has it that the crystalline sound of the bola attracts the protection of angels to the wearer!
How does a pregnancy bola work?
The round pendant contains small metal beads (silver, copper, or other, depending on the model). With each movement, these small beads produce tiny soothing vibrations , and a sound similar to that of a bell or a chime. It is precisely this gentle ringing that baby perceives in utero, and that he will recognize after birth in his new environment! The bola therefore allows you to create a bond during gestation that will last after childbirth. Because the bola can absolutely (and it is even recommended) be used after birth.
To help baby keep his bearings, it is in fact possible, after childbirth, to hang it on his cradle or pram (out of reach of the infant of course), or to sew it to his cuddly toy so that he can, like a rattle, shake it and hear this pretty bell sound! If you are breastfeeding, don't hesitate to continue wearing it so that your baby can play with it and stay as close as possible to these gentle tinkles.
The pregnancy bola is therefore particularly interesting for soothing and awakening baby's senses or for creating his first landmarks - but let's not forget the mother :-)
The bola is above all an aesthetic piece of jewelry, which will nicely highlight your round belly and which will ideally complement your pregnant women's outfits! Future mothers are always delighted to have a piece of jewelry that symbolizes their pregnancy , which they can keep as a precious souvenir after giving birth.
After pregnancy, you will have the option of continuing to wear it as a classic piece of jewelry if you wish, by shortening the chain to transform it into a choker. The calming sound it emits is also ideal for moms who like to meditate or do yoga.
How to choose the right pregnancy bola?
With the democratization of the bola in France, which is attracting more and more future mothers, many brands have appeared and it is not always easy to choose the right bola, because not all jewelry models are equal !
Your pregnancy bola can be made of solid silver, brass, gold-plated or silver: be aware that the metal itself does not really influence the strength and durability of the jewelry. The quality of the sound emitted by the bola is however essential to benefit from its benefits: like a musical instrument, its creation requires precision and experience! We advise you to opt for a bola created in Latin America, in the purest tradition, for a pure and crystalline sound.
Remember to check if the length of the chain or cord is adjustable: this way your pregnancy bola will stay at the same height as your belly takes shape, and you can shorten it if you wish after childbirth!
Then let your tastes speak: classic, or more original with customization possibilities, there are many models. The pregnancy bola pendant is always round in shape, but can be personalized and decorated with mini-pendants with initials, small stones, a pompom or be engraved with a particular and symbolic motif, such as a tree of life or little feet...
There is a large choice of pregnancy bolas from Saïly, our favorite brand! The bolas are designed in France and made in accordance with tradition in a workshop in Latin America, more precisely in Mexico. The long necklaces and necklaces are made in France. All Saïly bolas are guaranteed cadmium-free, nickel-free and lead-free . With nearly 30 models, there is something for everyone and there is no doubt that you will find what you are looking for!
