The Prima Bella Experience
Testimonials
—Kelly
"We will always be grateful for our decision to invest in this wonderful and timeless work of art. It was an instant family heirloom and an exquisite addition to our home. My baby, my husband, and I are ever so grateful. Thank you, Francine, for memorializing the most special time in my life."
—Elizabeth Davis, author,
Heart & Hands: A Midwife’s Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
“As an expectant grandmother, I was thrilled to treat my daughter to a belly casting session. Our experience with Francine was a joy; she was sensitive, professional, and caring--she helped my daughter decide exactly how she wanted her casting to look while seeing to her comfort throughout the process. The finished product was beautiful beyond expectation! As a midwife, I recommend this exquisite way of celebrating the beauty of all women’s bodies, pregnant or not!”
—Nichola
“Our Prima Bella sculpture is one of our prized possessions and we show it off to everyone who enters our home. We tell anyone who is pregnant or even thinking about having a child about Francine and her sculptures. Francine gave us one of the greatest gifts we have ever received and for that we will be forever thankful.”
Read Nichola's Pregnancy Sculpture Story
—Tammy
“To have my body captured in the pregnant form and the ability to touch and remember the “bump” that was the center of my world is a unique and privileged experience. Prima Bella made our emotional memory a tangible piece of art.” Read Tammy's Pregnancy Sculpture Story
—Susan
“Our daughter is now seven months old and my body has shrunk back to its pre-pregnancy size. I am so grateful to have this life-like reminder of how beautiful my body was during my once-in-a-lifetime, dream-come-true pregnancy.” Read Susan's Pregnancy Sculpture Story
—Laine
“I felt like a queen as she made the cast, and was astounded as we removed it and I could see for the first time what everyone else could see who looked at me. It was so beautiful!” Read Laine's Pregnancy Sculpture Story
—Antonia
"From the start, we had a lovely experience. Francine made it easy for my friends to arrange the casting session, and was totally accommodating to our group. She made every stage of my visit safe and comfortable, giving me guidance and fulfilling all my wishes, both for physical and mental comfort. Her studio is a welcoming place; it was like coming to see a good friend who at the same time is totally professional. I felt completely taken care of, relaxed and enlivened, which is quite refreshing at 8 months pregnant!" Read Antonia's Pregnancy Sculpture Story
—Dayla
“At first sight of my finished bellymask, I thought and said, "I'm beautiful!” The beauty, however, transcends the product. It is the healing process that is truly remarkable. With a gentle touch, some pre-plastered gauze, deep kindness and love, Francine guided me though a transformation of self. All my lingering doubt, fear of inadequacy and shame melted away as my longing for connectedness was satiated. At first sight of my bellymask I could finally see my pregnant beauty.”