After the embryo formed, I injected a specialized RNA to stop the fetal stage from occurring. After two months, the woman would give birth to the specialized embryo. At this point, it acts much like a larvae, so keeping it in a small, contained area with some food like jelly was sufficient enough for care. After eight months, it would form a chrysalis. This is the only point in which the parents would need to pay attention since a chrysalis can be easily damaged. But then after ten days, a healthy, normal human child is revealed when it molts! My basic goal was to allow women to have more freedom while still having children. They don't need to take a work leave or have limited physical capabilities this way. It also eliminates the normal risks and complications associated with pregnancy since the embryo can pass from the body with perfect ease. Everything else is easy enough to handle.

[Fran sighs deeply.] Unfortunately... the metamorphosis birth method was still in the trial phase. I hadn't had a chance to test it in various conditions yet. People were too careless and ignore the new risks, especially those in the chrysalis phase. The natural predators that preyed on caterpillars and the like began to prey on these as well.

[But then she shrugs.] It was an interesting experiment but I suppose in the end, it was for the best. Maybe pregnancy evolved as it did simply because it truly was the best solution. Either way, I only use it for certain creations now who wouldn't be able to give birth easily otherwise.

[Sips her tea.]