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A recurring theme is the discrepancy between the myth of childbirth as painful and the reality, which the speaker claims has been exaggerated. Advances in anesthetics and medical technology have made childbirth relatively painless, yet societal narratives persist that paint pregnancy as a nightmare.
She argues that women, motivated by security and convenience, tend to exaggerate the difficulties of childbirth and experience, selectively viewing pregnancy as arduous to justify a lifelong dependence on their husbands or society. The speaker suggests women seek pregnancy as an "excuse" to secure their future, with some seeking to avoid responsibilities that come with motherhood.