empathy belly

noun

empathy belly

noun

Etymology From a trademark.

1

An artificial belly worn to simulate the physical stresses of being pregnant.

Wear an empathy belly (they actually make these things)2008, Harlan Cohen, Dad's Pregnant Too, page 263:
Plus people always come up and rub your belly when you're pregnant, and would an empathy belly feel like a real belly? I don't think so.2010, Paul and Shannon Morell, Misconception:

1 more example

“Michael refused to wear an empathy belly, and to be present at the delivery.”2017, Flavia Idà, Children of the Wrong Time:

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