Moms Are Now Making Art With Their Umbilical Cords

Placenta, meet your new postpartum best friend, the umbilical cord. We thought we'd seen it all when moms started eating their placentas, but the latest umbilical cord trend is blowing our minds, albeit in the most heartwarming way possible.

Moms all over the internet are sharing photos of their designs with their umbilical cords — we're talking about hearts, spelling out their children's names, and so much more. Turns out, after giving birth and while the umbilical cord is still fresh, you can design it into any shape, symbol, or word you want and then bake it at a low heat to dry. It's a truly unique way to embrace the new life you created inside your body.

Keep reading to see photos of the latest umbilical cord art trend. Would you try it?