A woman’s journey into motherhood is a beautiful and heartwarming occasion. Once a woman gives birth she is not only a parent, she is an anchor, a caregiver, a mommy. At Artistic Sensations we believe that every child’s birth is a miracle that should be celebrated. That’s why we are offering our support and inviting all of our readers to “A Mom is Born: The Virtual Baby Shower Celebrating a Woman’s Journey into Motherhood” on Wednesday, August 25^th from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. CST.

Only the second of its kind, the “A Mom is Born” event will support the Missouri chapter of March of Dimes, an exceptional organization that saves babies lives through research, community service, education and advocacy initiatives. The virtual shower will be aired live on www.MomIsBorn.com for mommy-to-be Virginia Kerr, news anchor on the early morning television show “Awake” on channel 4 (KMOV) in St. Louis.

But the virtual shower is not just for Virginia. It’s not just for March of Dimes. It is for every person whose life has been touched by the birth of a child. Whether you are a mom, grandma, father, sister, aunt, foster parent, adoptive parent, teacher or friend—motherhood can be honored by all.

And the shower is not only a way to honor motherhood, it will offer guests tips on parenting and support methods for friends and family of expecting moms, as well as highlight exciting products for moms complete with giveaway prizes! To create a bond between moms online, the tips will be submitted and collected from other internet mommies across the state and nation a week before the broadcast. Since we know our readers are wise mommies, we encourage you to get involved by submitting your own parenting advice for broadcast. New mothers and old can draw strength from one another’s common experiences, which is what this shower is all about.

In fact, viewers of the virtual baby shower will learn how to personalize and purchase a “Holding Hands” bracelet during the virtual shower; a symbol of women bonded in motherhood. The bracelet echoes co-sponsor of the event, MyMommyManual.com’s, mantra on motherhood: “why do this alone when we can hold hands?” The Holding Hands bracelet is the perfect gift for expectant moms since proceeds benefit the March of Dimes and each bracelet will feature a one-of-a-kind glass bead handmade by lampwork artist, Melissa Villadiego.

Anyone and everyone who supports the miracles that are childbirth and motherhood are invited to attend the virtual shower and interact with Virginia and hosts via a live chat room during the broadcast.

Sponsors of the event include Build-A-Bear Workshop, Kolcraft, Goodnite Rooms, Pixie Posie Photography and Venue Sponsor, Overlook Farm. Added bonus: Overlook Farm is offering a discounted rate for moms from now until Virginia’s due date on October 15, 2010 at their luxurious inns for “A Mom is Born” supporters who friend Overlook Farm on Facebook.

For more information on the virtual baby shower, to submit some mommy wisdom for the broadcast, make a donation, or reserve one of the limited number of Holding Hands bracelets before the event visit: http://mymommymanual.com/momisborn/.

Let’s all of us share and celebrate the babies and new moms that have touched our hearts. Please join with Artistic Sensations in this monumental virtual event by attending the shower and helping new and expectant mothers like Virginia engage and support one another during this magical time in their lives.  Hope to see you on August 25^th!

Posted by Jessica on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 1:29 pm.