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Anonymous
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One of my favorite sci-fi authors has a gadget called a "uterine replicator" in her books, where your baby grows in the machine.
If you could choose to be pregnant and give birth, or have your own biological child grown in a replicator, what would you choose? Assume there is no social stigma one way or the other. The replicator offers a guarantee that the child will be safe, constantly monitored, free from genetic defects and any birth injuries. But then, you'd miss out on all the kicks and wiggles and the other things we love about being pregnant. I still think I'd go for the old-fashioned way. But then, I had an easy pregnancy. Any takers for the 24th century technology route? |
Anonymous
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I would have to say I would do it for the first child, but choose the 24th century for second child. I am clearly not one of those women who has loved pregnancy......
too hard on the body and too many unpleasant changes;( |
Anonymous
| Well I developed PE/HELLP with my first, was induced 7 weeks early and developed severe PE with my second...so I would in a second choose the replicator for my kids sake and my own! |
Anonymous
| Who's the author--I've been looking for new stuff to read. |
Anonymous
| Lois McMaster Bujold. She writes both science fiction and fantasy. Her sci-fi is mostly the Vorkosigan Series, starting with Shards of Honor. (Dumb title, I know.) But excellent voice and plotting, and some of the best character development I've read, ever. The best of the fantasy work is the two (or three?) books that make up the Chalion series. |
Anonymous
| To answer the original question, I would much rather skip labor/delivery than pregnancy. My pregnancy was fairly easy, and I wouldn't give that up, but labor was very difficult and ended up in an emergency c-section. I am sure the surgical advances of the 24th century will have a c-section feeling like a piece of cake - or better yet, have a way of getting the baby out that doesn't involve surgery or labor at all. |
Anonymous
| I would do pregnancy and labor and delivery. And breastfeeding too. I have never had greater respect and admiration for my body than I have felt since becoming a mother. It's been very empowering and made me realize that my body is MUCH, MUCH MORE than something that is supposed to be visually appealing to others. |
Anonymous
| I'd pick the sci-fi way in a heartbeat. Pregnancy is tough on some women! For me, by the time my DC arrived, I'd be in a much better frame of mind to care for him, rather than recovering from 9 months of agony. |
Anonymous
| I'd go the sci-fi route too. Only half way through my first pregnancy, and I can't say I'm a fan. |
Anonymous
| If replicators were available, we could have had a second. It would be nice if I could still nurse, though. |
Anonymous
| I would also definitely pick the sci-fi way the second time around (but not the first). I am glad that I experienced everything the first time around, but I am dreading being pregnant again. I was nauseous and caught one bug after another! |
Anonymous
| I would surprisingly for people who know me choose the old fashioned way-it's part of the appeal for me to possibly do it again! I love the pregnancy (not every minute of course but overall loved it!) and I loved being in the hospital! (even with a c-section!) |
Anonymous
I am so with you (although I had trouble breastfeeding but he got milk from me for about 8-9 weeks each day) I kept saying to him after he was born--you're the best thing I've ever done!! You are a true gift from God (and I am the least religious person ever!!!) I felt surprisingly close to God after having a baby-it was such a miracle to me!! |
Anonymous
| I'd say the old fashioned way...(in my belly). |