Chinese single women are wearing fake baby bumps for photoshoots – Here’s why they’re doing it
Live MintA growing trend among young women in China is raising eyebrows: fake maternity photoshoots. As reported by the South China Morning Post, young, single women are wearing artificial bellies to stage maternity photoshoots, celebrating the idea of motherhood while they are still at their "physical peak." The trend, referred to as "pre-set maternity photos," gained significant attention after popular Gen Z influencer Meizi Gege, who boasts over 5.7 million followers, shared her own maternity-themed photoshoot on October 13. Meizi Gege posed with a fake belly, explaining her motivation: “While I’m still slim, I wore a fake belly to take maternity photos and enjoyed a pre-made life. I am going to buy a fake belly and take maternity photos while I am still at my slimmest!” Meizi Gege humorously replied, “How can people be so smart!” The trend has shocked many older generations in China, where traditional values often frown upon single women appearing pregnant.
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