Updated on: April 28, 2026 | Maison de l'Amour
The pregnancy Bola is a long necklace originating from Indonesia, ending in a sphere that rests on the expectant mother's belly. Inside, a small chime produces a delicate tinkling sound with every movement. From the 20th week, the baby in the womb begins to hear this gentle melody, which rocks and soothes them. After birth, this same sound will continue to reassure them. Our Maison de l'Amour Bolas are made of stainless steel, ensuring complete safety (zero nickel) for the sensitive skin of expectant mothers.
1. The magic of the Bola: Much more than a simple piece of jewelry
When expecting a child, the nine months of pregnancy are filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes a little stress. Amid this whirlwind of emotions, the pregnancy Bola offers a moment of gentleness.
Originating from the island of Bali in Indonesia (where it is called Bulan Bola), this ancestral piece of jewelry was traditionally given to pregnant women to attract good luck and protect the baby. Today, it has become the ultimate symbol of the invisible, musical bond that develops between a mother and her child long before birth.
The Bola rests gently on the belly, swaying with the expectant mother's movements.
2. How does the tinkling sound work for the baby?
The secret of the Bola lies in its design. The metal sphere contains small beads (often made of brass) that dance over a tiny xylophone as you walk. The sound produced is incredibly subtle, similar to a gentle trickle or a fairy shaking a little bell.
When should you start wearing it?
You can wear it from the very first day if you wish to enhance your outfits. However, it is from the 19th or 20th week of amenorrhea (around the 4th or 5th month) that the magic happens. At this stage, the fetus's hearing is developed. They perceive sounds from outside, and the familiar tinkling of the Bola becomes imprinted in their memory like a soothing lullaby.
What about after childbirth?
Don't put your Bola away! The newborn perfectly recognizes this melody that accompanied them in the womb. You can shorten the chain to wear it around your neck while breastfeeding, sew it inside their comforter, or hang it from the stroller. The sound will act like a magical "anti-stress" button to calm their cries.
3. Why insist on stainless steel for a Bola?
A pregnant woman's skin is subject to significant hormonal changes. It often becomes much more sensitive and reactive, and more prone to allergies or hyperpigmentation.
Wearing a cheap costume-jewelry necklace (made of zinc or brass) that rests and rubs against your belly all day is very risky. That is why at Maison de l'Amour, all our pregnancy Bolas are made of 316L Stainless Steel (surgical grade).
- Zero Allergies: Free of lead, cadmium, and releasable nickel.
- Tarnish-Resistant: Summer perspiration and stretch-mark creams will not cause your jewelry to blacken or rust.
- Safety: A durable metal to prevent the chain from breaking if a little brother or sister pulls on it.
4. The perfect gift idea for a Baby Shower
If you are looking for a gift for a friend, sister, or pregnant partner, forget yet another newborn bodysuit in size 1 month. The pregnancy Bola is the ultimate maternity gift.
It is a gift that celebrates not only the baby, but also (and above all) the mother. It is an elegant piece of jewelry that enhances the curves of pregnancy, delivered in a beautiful gift-ready case.
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