I’m looking for a simple prayer for my best friend who is in early stages of pregnancy and could use something that she could say every day to calm her anxiety. Any thoughts? Heidi

Dear Heidi, thanks for writing on behalf of your friend. I think this is a good one. It is called "A prayer for a pregnant woman for a safe pregnancy." (from the book "Orech Tsadikim") I think the original was Yiddish, and I am translating from the Hebrew:

May it be your will, my L-rd and the L-rd of my ancestors, that You will be filled with mercies and great kindnesses for all of the pregnant women of your people, Israel, and in particular (insert your name) daughter of (insert mother's name), that you will guard them and save them throughout their pregnancies, and ease the difficulties and troubles of pregnancy. May they not have any illness, G-d forbid, or pain, wound, or infliction. Please save them from all harm and danger, from fear and terror. And may the fetuses in their wombs be whole and complete with all their limbs and organs, and agile and complete- protected and guarded from all bad things.

Basic and to the point. I wish your friend a wonderful and safe pregnancy, birth and life as a mother. She is very fortunate to have such a great friend who works so hard to help her out! all the best! Chana

 

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