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Potty about baby belly

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FIRST-TIME mum Amutha Saravanan has a novel and yet very personal way of helping mums-to-be mark their pregnancy.

"I made belly pots as my baby grew, and want to do that for other mums too," says Ms Saravanan, 29, a part-time research associate, who enjoys pottery as a hobby. "It is this experience I want to bring to expectant parents - to make a lasting memory and a product that outlives us and can be passed on to the next generation."

Belly pots are different from belly casting, where plaster is applied to the belly, left to dry, decorated and kept as a keepsake.

"I wanted something functional, hence the pots can double as dishes and bowls, depending on the stage of pregnancy when they are made," says Ms Saravanan. "…