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Stomach Casts for Fetal Growth
A great way to cherish forever your trimesters of your pregnancy is to make belly molds for fetal stages. Belly casts aremade from plaster and gauze pieces to a mold replicating the form of the pregnant belly at a certain stage, or more than one stage, in the fetal growth.
The prime moment to do the stomach molds for fetal development is in the seventh and ninth months of pregnancy when the fetal growth is in its enhanced stage, but you can make tummy casts for fetal growth at most stage during your pregnancy.
Tummy casts can be shaped by rubbing Vaseline over the part of abdomen which you desire in the mold. Quite a few pregnant women decide to cast their torso, arms, hands, and/or upper thighs also for a increased memorable experience. After applying the Vaseline, or a relating lubricant, you must dip pre-fabricated plaster bands of gauze, one at a time, in warm water. After this, you overlap the gauze bands over any section that you have lubricated.
When the stomach cast for fetal growth has set for around thirty minutes, you can remove it by lightly shaking it to loosen it up and have your helper take it off and place it somewhere to dry completely for the next 24 to 48 hours.
After it is set you will want to put a little Gesso to the tummy mold. Gesso may be applied as a primer for paint for the stomach molds for fetal growth. Gesso is a powdered form of the mineral calcium-carbonate which is used for crafts, and is safe to use. You can paint it, put designs on it, or leave it as it is; use your imagination and you will have a cherished form of art for generations to come.
All plaster is safe for the skin but you will want to do any painting and decorating to the tummy mold after it has been taken off from your belly so that no unsafe constituents from paints or dyes can seep into the skin causing discomfort to you or the baby.
Tummy casts for fetal development are also known as belly casts, or belly casts for pregnant women. You can find lots of online resources you can order a belly mold from or you can create a personal stomach mold with a few simple ingredients and supplies. No matter if buy a tummy cast or choose to make your own, make sure you have a friend around and a comfortable place to sit as it can take some time.