Belly Up At the Spa
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Although it’s not unusual for parents to commission a bronze replica of baby’s first shoe or a feeding spoon to commemorate the new arrival, the latest trend among expectant mothers is belly casting. At Edamame, the spa at Destination Maternity, spa specialists coat the body with a skin-safe plaster that hardens and preserves a mother’s pregnant silhouette. The entire process takes about two hours, after which the shapely sculpture is ready to take home. A range of decorative options is available and an artist will customize the piece by request ($160 bare cast; $340, decorated cast). Many choose to match a design with the theme of the nursery. To schedule a session, visit Destination Maternity at 575 Madison Ave. at 57th Street, 212-588-1990.
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