Jessica AlbaJessica Alba has reportedly asked guests from her baby shower to partake in a ritual to help ensure her baby is healthy.

According to the New York Post, guests at the Sin City star’s celebration last weekend were asked to don leather bracelets and say a prayer for “life, love, healthy et cetera”. The guests were then asked not to take off the bracelets until after the baby was born next month.

The event was organised by Jessica’s manager and his wife and was attended by around 30 of the actress’s friends and family, including Kim Kardashian. The predominantly pink gifts from Jessica’s registry added fuel to the rumours that she’s expecting a baby girl.