Mothers have branded a new 'pregnant doll' which 'gives birth' as 'sick' and 'triggering'.Parents have hit out at Smyths Toys' latest offering – a glamorous doll with a removable pregnancy bump – whose stomach goes from full-term to instantly flat the moment she has a C-section birth.The Mini Mom & Baby Surprise Doll, created by ZURU Toys – which is currently on sale in the UK at Smyths Toys Superstores for £19.99 – also contains a foetus inside a slimy placenta sac. Once extracted, the sac gently pops open to reveal a healthy, full-term newborn doll.Many have found the design controversial, with one woman who spoke to the Daily Mail saying it could act as a harsh 'trigger' for those who have suffered pregnancy loss, birth trauma or medical complications. Sporting a pink-and-white striped dress and a denim jacket, the doll rivals Barbie's glamour with long blonde hair and pink lipstick.A description on Smyths' website reads: 'Discover the joys of a new arrival with your very own pregnant doll.'Perfect for imaginative play and collecting, these charming mini sets inspire nurturing role-play and storytelling.' Although numerous parents have welcomed the toy as a valuable educational tool, others have been left confused or deeply uncomfortable by the concept, with some labelling the doll's instant bounce back unrealistic. My Mini Mom & Baby Surprise Doll, created by ZURU Toys, is currently on sale in the UK at Smyths Toys Superstores for £19.99 - and it's already ruffled feathers among parents A video post demonstrating how the product works has already racked up over seven million views and 6,000 comments in less than 24 hours on Smyths Toys' official Instagram page. One baffled commenter wrote: 'The pregnancy bit is kind of cute, but the postpartum bit is surely designed by a man? Or is there a woman out there that actually had this experience? Asking for a friend...' Another joked, 'If only the baby just popped out and we had a lovely flat tummy afterwards', while a third quizzed, 'She bounced right back. Can we get her exercise plan?'A fourth person wrote, 'How is this suitable for a kid', as another chimed, 'Not sure if I agree with this'.However, there were also a number of commenters who were quick to praise the doll, with one writing: 'My daughter would love this! She's really interested in babies in the womb and it's a great anatomy learning tool.'Devoted to 'reimagining what it means to play', global manufacturer ZURU is the creative force behind some of the world's most beloved toy and plushie ranges, including Pets Alive, Fuggler, Snackles and the viral Mini Brands. Aimed at children aged three and above, each mini mom doll comes ready to give birth to a unique baby, complete with a soft swaddle blanket, tiny bib, stylish baby and five themed baby accessories. The product is designed to mimic a lifelike C-section birth Once extracted, the sac gently pops open to reveal a healthy, full-term newborn baby doll Once the baby is 'born', the doll's stomach can be swivelled around to debut a newly flat stomach Parents and viewers were left divided over the concept Another commented: 'As a C-section mama, this is amazing. I can show my littles how they came into the world. It's a normal part of life, you are all panicking over something that's so educational and realistically correct...'A third added: 'Why are people shocked by this doll? It's a good example for explaining pregnancy to kids and pregnancy is normal...' But for some women who have suffered traumatic births and other serious complications, they believe the product to be 'extremely triggering' and 'misleading'. Dimple Mistry, of Hertfordshire, told the Daily Mail: 'I found the advert extremely triggering. As someone who experienced a devastating birth injury during childbirth, it was deeply upsetting to watch. 'While I understand the product is intended as a toy, pregnancy and childbirth are incredibly sensitive subjects, particularly for those who have experienced birth trauma, pregnancy loss or serious complications.'I was also concerned by the unrealistic portrayal of the mother's body. The doll appears to have a completely flat stomach immediately after the baby is removed, which bears little resemblance to the realities of the postpartum period and reinforces unrealistic expectations of women's bodies after birth.'The advert also shows the baby being pulled directly from the mother's stomach, which I found misleading. 'Although toys often simplify complex subjects, this risks giving young children the impression that babies are routinely born this way, without acknowledging that most births are vaginal.' She added: 'For a toy introducing children to pregnancy and birth, it feels like a missed opportunity to present the subject in a more accurate and thoughtful way.'I found the advert both distressing and misleading. I believe companies should take greater care when advertising products based on pregnancy and childbirth, given how many families have experienced traumatic births.'Daily Mail has contacted Smyths Toys and ZURU Toys for comment.