Single women in China embrace fake baby bumps for maternity photos as trend gains popularity

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A new trend in China sees single women using fake baby bumps for maternity photos. This allows them to celebrate significant moments before aging, despite traditional views on single motherhood. The trend has gained attention after a popular video by influencer "Meizi Gege," who has over 5.7 million followers. It reflects changing attitudes among Generation Z amid low marriage and birth rates. In the first nine months of 2024, only 4.75 million couples registered marriages, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The trend has sparked concern among some parents about unrealistic expectations.


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