Simulated pregnancy

A simulated pregnancy is a deliberate attempt to create the impression of pregnancy.[1][2][3][4]

It should not be confused with false pregnancy, where a person mistakenly believes that they are pregnant.

Techniques

People who wish to look pregnant, generally for social, sexual, entertainment, or psychological purposes, have the option of body suits and the like to wear under their clothes. It can be done by using pillows or pads, or light-weighing, small balls with a round shape to simulate a pregnant abdomen. A common practice is to place a form replicating a belly (rolled up clothes, deflated ball, etc.) under a skin colored, tight bodysuit. This creates a realistic color and shape.

In Desperate Housewives, Bree Van de Kamp fakes a pregnancy to keep people from finding out that her daughter, Danielle Van de Kamp is actually pregnant.

In Passions, Pretty Crane fakes a pregnancy to keep her sister, Fancy Crane and her and Fancy’s love interest, Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald from getting married.

In the Popular British TV Soap Hollyoaks, Sienna Blake, fakes a pregnancy to steal her love rivals life.

See also
  • Couvade syndrome

References
  1. Llorens, Ileana (2011-12-09). "Fake Pregnancy Bellies Popular In China, Online Sales Increasing, Report Says". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
  2. "Fake silicon bellies are pregnant with possibility |Society". chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
  3. "Fake pregnant belly becomes hot seller on the Internet - People's Daily Online". People's Daily Online. 2011-12-06. Archived from the original on 2012-01-07.
  4. Llorens, Ileana (2011-10-05). "'Mommy Tummy' Pregnancy Simulator Lets Men Experience What It Feels Like To Carry A Baby (Video)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-06-06.


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