OAP Nedu on Lagos girls pregnancy weight gain
Popular Nigerian radio personality OAP Nedu has sparked controversy after claiming that a worrying new trend is emerging among very slim women in Lagos. During a recent on-air broadcast, he alleged that some young women intentionally become pregnant to gain body weight only to terminate the pregnancy later, once they feel they’ve “gathered” enough weight.
According to Nedu, this pattern of getting pregnant to alter one’s body shape is being deliberately used by some as a shortcut to having a “curvier” or fuller figure. He framed his statement as something he “heard” and was concerned enough to share publicly, calling attention to the lengths to which some are allegedly going to meet societal beauty standards.
The comment has provoked strong reactions online. While some people expressed shock and worry, others questioned the veracity of the claims, suggesting it could be gossip or exaggeration.
From a medical perspective, the link between abortion and lasting weight gain is not well established. According to health professionals, hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause weight gain, but terminating a pregnancy does not necessarily lead to permanent or significant weight increase.
