An artist is creating photo frames out of mothers’ placenta for them to display pictures of their babies.
Amanda Cotton says she has had ‘positive feedback’ and orders from parents for her design.
The 25-year-old puts dried and crushed pieces of the organ in a mould and adds resin, creating a marble-effect frame.
‘The placenta is one of the first creations the mother and baby make together, so why not celebrate that with a keepsake?’ said Ms Cotton, who works for a London design studio.
‘It’s common for people to keep the umbilical cord, first tooth or hair clippings.’
One customer is Ulrika Jarl, who will keep her placenta in a cool box for Ms Cotton.
‘I understand why some people might find this a bit yucky, but why not use human waste where possible?’ Ms Jarl said.