"It is exceedingly rare for anything to go wrong in that process beyond that. Only if the mother's life is at risk, or extreme circumstances can cause a pregnancy to fail." Driveal continued. "And seeing how Narusil is happy enough, and healthy enough, that within hours of her insemination barrier being broken her first child was released... I am not worried."

I shifted nervously, "And how often do matrons... die giving birth?"

Driveal looked at me shocked. "Your world may not have magic, but surely you have found ways to save the mothers of your children from the trials of childbirth!?"

I spread my hands, "We do as much as...