We’ve heard of mothers who decide to eat their placenta, or frame their baby’s dried umbilical cord, or even couples who decide to live stream their birth on Facebook.
But the latest trend in post-birth rituals is one we never would have predicted; to immortalise one’s own breast milk in the form of jewellery.
Late last year, Amelia Edelman wrote for Refinery 29 about the decision to turn her breast milk into a memento.
“So many mothers hang on to tangible mementos from their motherhood journey that usually just end up taped into a book or tucked in a shoe box in the closet,” she wrote.
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I actually love this idea! Wish it had been around when I was breastfeeding my kids! I don't find it gross at all.
You have a fantastic momento of your birth journey already - your child!! ( I was about to add 'and it's free!' But actually they Are hideously expensive and you spend your lifetime paying them off - however, much nicer to look at than some dried up old cord hanging around!!!!😂)