What made Cardi B turn her newborn’s umbilical cord into a gold keepsake?

Cardi B "Am I The Drama" Meet And Greet - Source: Getty
Cardi B "Am I The Drama" Meet And Greet - Source: Getty

Cardi B has never concealed the personal aspects of her life from her fans, and the birth of her newborn son with Stefon Diggs will not be an exception. Cardi was in the news a few days back when she flaunted a special gift that she crafted out of her newborn child’s umbilical cord. The rapper collaborated with Mommy Made Encapsulation to turn the cord into a gold heart-shaped pendant. The procedure was uploaded on the internet.

By having Mommy Made Encapsulation shape and gold-dip the cord into a heart-shaped pendant, she created a private, meaningful reminder of a deeply personal episode of her life.

This comes soon after Cardi posted pictures of her newborn baby on Instagram. She did not reveal the face of the baby, but he was enclosed by a New England Patriots blanket. In 2023, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs, who plays for the New England Patriots, started their relationship.


Why did Cardi B choose the umbilical cord pendant?

Turning an umbilical cord into jewelry is not common, but it is growing in popularity among parents who want a physical reminder of the birth. For Cardi B, the pendant represents a connection to the early moments of her baby's life.

Juliane Marie Corona, the person behind Mommy Made Encapsulation, wrote on Instagram:

"Where her journey started… turned into a keepsake she’ll treasure forever. 🤍
The umbilical cord is the very first connection between a mother and her baby — the lifeline that nourished, protected, and carried them through every moment of pregnancy.
Creating this keepsake is always such an honor, but doing it for Cardi and her sweet baby again means the world to us. 🤍✨
Turning something so meaningful into a piece that can be held, remembered, and cherished forever is one of the most special parts of what we do."

Mommy Made Encapsulation explained the full process in their video. The cord is shaped, dried, and then coated in gold. Cardi saw the finished gold heart as a symbolic reminder of her child’s first days. Many parents save hair, footprints, or bracelets from the hospital. Cardi’s choice is simply another version of keeping something meaningful.

Cardi B has also used the company before. In 2024, when she welcomed her third child, Blossom Belle Cephus, Mommy Made posted photos of her placenta arrangement.

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The trend behind placenta and umbilical cord keepsakes

Some mothers choose placenta capsules because they believe the nutrients support recovery. While medical experts have mixed opinions, the practice continues to be popular. Cardi B turning part of her placenta into capsules fits into this trend.

Umbilical cord keepsakes, on the other hand, are rare. They are often chosen by parents who want something physical and long-lasting. Some keep the cord in boxes or frames. Others, like Cardi, turn it into art or jewelry.


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Edited by Deebakar