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In China, a new trend is emerging among young, unmarried women: wearing “fake pears” and taking pregnancy photos. This trend, aimed at creating a pregnant appearance before they get older, has gained traction among the younger generation, but many in the older generation struggle to understand it.
According to the South China Morning Post, a popular Gen Z influencer from Hunan province, with over 5.7 million followers on major social media platforms, recently shared a photo of her “fake pregnancy” online. Despite being single, she posed in a dress with a ‘fake pear’ to showcase her slim figure and glowing skin, all while embracing a pregnancy-themed photoshoot. She explained that she took the photos with her best friend, embracing the concept of a future pregnancy.
Some women in their 20s are also participating in the trend. A 26-year-old woman, who is not yet married, shared that she had a pregnancy photoshoot at the age of 23, while another woman took her pregnancy photos at 22, fearing that wrinkles and skin changes would appear as she approached her 30s.
Experts note that “fake pears” come in various textures and sizes, simulating early, mid, or late stages of pregnancy. They suggest that the rising popularity of these photos reflects a desire among women to maintain a youthful and beautiful appearance, regardless of the body changes that come with actual pregnancy.
However, some critics argue that the trend is a reflection of society’s focus on appearance. They believe it reinforces unrealistic beauty standards and the pressure to maintain “white, thin, and youthful” skin even after pregnancy and childbirth.
The trend has sparked mixed reactions online, with some netizens joking that they should take a similar photo when they turn 70, while others express the belief that it is best to grow old naturally, without resorting to such superficial measures.
