Japan is ‘dying,’ and here is a chance for African women’s rented wombs to save it

This “womb rental” model could reshape African societies — sparking very divisive debates on ethics and rights — but also drive economic gains.

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Author Warning: Some readers may find this disturbing. Kenyan newspaper The Standard ran a startling story a while back, which has since resurfaced.

It reported that a section of Gen-Z women — raised on Instagram filters and TikTok beauty hacks — are reportedly getting pregnant not to have babies, but to chase the glow, the weight gain, and the fuller bodies that come with pregnancy. They then terminate the pregnancy once the "look" is achieved.