empathy belly

English

Etymology

From a trademark.

Noun

empathy belly (plural empathy bellies)

  1. An artificial belly worn to simulate the physical stresses of being pregnant.
    • 2008, Harlan Cohen, Dad's Pregnant Too (page 263)
      Wear an empathy belly (they actually make these things)
    • 2010, Paul and Shannon Morell, Misconception
      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.
    • 2017, Flavia Idà, Children of the Wrong Time
      “Michael refused to wear an empathy belly, and to be present at the delivery.”
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