积木枝芽关店失联 月子中心乱象丛生

Core Viewpoint - The closure of the Jimu Zhiya Maternity Center in Beijing highlights the financial instability and operational risks within the maternity center industry, exacerbated by a prepayment model that poses significant risks to consumers and service providers [1][8]. Company Summary - The Jimu Zhiya Maternity Center has ceased all services, with management becoming unreachable and refund agreements unfulfilled, leading to significant debts owed to consumers and staff [1][2]. - The company’s parent, Chengdu Chuangju Jimu Maternity Care Service Co., Ltd., was listed as a dishonest executor with an execution amount exceeding 4.12 million yuan [5]. - Similar incidents have occurred with other maternity centers, indicating a troubling trend of closures and financial mismanagement within the industry [5][6]. Industry Summary - The maternity center market in China has grown from under 100 billion yuan in 2017 to nearly 300 billion yuan projected for 2025, but the annual growth rate has sharply declined from 81.5% to 7.5%, signaling a shift from explosive growth to maturity [8]. - The industry faces unprecedented pressure, with even leading companies experiencing financial difficulties and operational challenges, as seen with companies like Saint Bella and Aidi Gong [6][7]. - The prevalent prepayment model in the industry raises concerns about consumer protection, as many companies may not be able to fulfill their service commitments, leading to potential fraud allegations [8].