A prominent Brazilian dancer and influencer has sparked controversy after revealing she plans to use a surrogate for her first baby to avoid 'ruining her perfect figure.' Ravena Hanniely, 24, from Mato Grosso, Brazil, has invested more than R$500,000 (AU$139,967) in cosmetic procedures to achieve her 'dream body.' She told Daily Mail that she does not want to waste that investment by giving birth naturally, opting instead for surrogacy.
Surrogacy Decision
Surrogacy, an assisted reproductive treatment where a woman carries a child for intended parents, is often chosen due to infertility, medical risks, or the physical demands of pregnancy. Ravena cites the latter reason. 'In my circle, when I talk about it, many women find it strange, question it, and don't really understand,' she admitted. 'It's a decision that brings judgment, but it makes sense for my reality right now.'
Cosmetic Surgery Investment
Known as the 'samba queen' in Brazil, Ravena is a lead dancer for the Rio de Janeiro samba school Estácio de Sá. She recently underwent several cosmetic enhancements, including rib modification, to define her waist for the Brazilian Carnival. After tallying her expenses for tax returns, she realized she had spent over AU$139,967 in a single year on procedures. 'When I became aware of that, I started thinking that a natural pregnancy could impact everything I've built,' she explained. 'It wouldn't be economically viable.'
Mixed Reactions
The influencer admitted that not everyone in her social circle supports her decision. The idea of surrogacy 'sparks reactions' among friends and family, particularly from other women. Despite the criticism, she plans to proceed and advises other women to discuss such decisions with their partners. 'I believe this needs to be discussed with a husband or fiancé, because it involves the couple's future,' she said. 'But in the end, it is much more the woman's decision than the man's. It is her body that would carry the pregnancy, and she is the one who goes through all the physical and emotional changes. So it ultimately has to come from her will.'
