SECTUAL

Quote:The placenta uses a cloaking device similar to that used by parasites to avoid detection by the mother's immune system.

https://www.reading.ac.uk/news-archive/p...r9938.html

Quote:Telomere length and epigenetic age are cellular markers that independently predict mortality, and both appeared older in women who had more pregnancies. Cellular aging was accelerated by between 0.5 and 2 years for each additional pregnancy.

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/20...age-faster

Quote:Human pregnancy is characterized by major alterations in metabolic regulation, oxidative stress, and immune cell proliferation.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-29486-4

Quote:If the mother does not get enough calcium during pregnancy, the calcium needed by the fetus is supplied from the bones of the mother. Calcium deficiency occurs quickly after breastfeeding.

https://silverhilldental.com/dental-heal...-pregnancy

Quote:Higher levels of progesterone increases the risk of gum inflammation, leading to an increased risk of periodontal disease. This is so common it is often called "pregnancy gingivitis." You may also see growths on your gums, known as "pregnancy tumors." While benign, these growths can be unsightly, and may be connected to dental plaque.

https://www.bhdentists.com/does-the-calc...m-your-own

Quote:Common Postpartum Complications

1. Postpartum infections, most often in the urinary tract and uterus

2. Excessive bleeding after delivery

3. Postpartum depression

4. Sleep deprivation

5. Breast and breastfeeding problems, such as swollen breasts, mastitis or clogged milk ducts

6. Digestive and colorectal problems such as incontinence (both urinary and fecal), constipation and hemorrhoids

7. Hair loss

8. Perineal pain (the perineum is the area of skin and muscle between the vaginal opening and the anus)

9. Vaginal pain

10. Breast pain and tenderness

11. Pain at the incision site if a C-section was performed

12. Discomfort during sex

13. Vaginal discharge

14. Stretch marks

https://www.beaumont.org/services/womens...plications

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinatalism

My only qualm with the philosophy of antinatalism is the idea that the reproduction of "non-human animals" should be controlled too...

Like, mind your own fucking business, humanity.

The rest of the animal kingdom is fine, you're the fucked up one.

That's the only reason I won't label myself an antinatalist.

Other than that, I agree with the philosophy.