Live-birth

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==Overview==

'''Live-birth''' is the process by which offspring are brought into the world following internal fertilization. This form of reproduction is distinguished by the ~~offspring’s~~ development within the ~~parent’s~~ body, culminating in delivery through an orifice commonly referred to as the birth canal. For most [[Near-Human]] species, this structure is the vagina; however, other anatomical structures, such as cloaca or species-specific birth canals, are also observed across alien taxa.

'''Live-birth''' is the process by which offspring are brought into the world following internal fertilization. This form of reproduction is distinguished by the offspring's development within the parent's body, culminating in delivery through an orifice commonly referred to as the birth canal. For most [[Near-Human]] species, this structure is the vagina; however, other anatomical structures, such as cloaca or species-specific birth canals, are also observed across alien taxa.

Live-born offspring typically emerge with a degree of physical development that allows them to survive outside the parent's body without needing artificial environmental support or direct nutrient supplementation. However, the maturity and capabilities of live-born offspring vary widely between species, ranging from completely helpless and dependent to fully mobile and self-sufficient at birth.

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[[Grelian|Grelians]] are born robust and highly self-sufficient. Standing at 2–3 feet tall even as neonates, they possess limited mechanical dexterity almost immediately after birth, enabling them to manipulate simple objects and seek nourishment on their own.

===[[Aenorian]]===

The crystalline [[Aenorian]] species exhibit an unusual live-birth process. Offspring emerge from the ~~parent’s~~ semi-translucent form fully formed but in a dormant state. Upon exposure to intense light energy, they "activate," transitioning into an independent state with limited cognitive function and the ability to communicate via harmonic psionics.

The crystalline [[Aenorian]] species exhibit an unusual live-birth process. Offspring emerge from the parent's semi-translucent form fully formed but in a dormant state. Upon exposure to intense light energy, they "activate," transitioning into an independent state with limited cognitive function and the ability to communicate via harmonic psionics.

===[[Felid (Galaxa)|Felid]]===

Felids are born blind and relatively helpless, much like Canids. However, their auditory and olfactory senses are highly active, allowing them to bond with their parent through scent and sound immediately.

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*Insectoids: Certain insectoid species, like the [[Zytherians]], give live birth to larval forms that mature rapidly, undergoing metamorphosis within days to assume their adult forms.

==Sentience and Dependency==

The level of dependency and cognitive function at birth is heavily influenced by a ~~species’~~ evolutionary history. Sentient species are frequently born immature relative to their adult forms, as this allows for extended periods of learning and social integration within their communities.

The level of dependency and cognitive function at birth is heavily influenced by a species' evolutionary history. Sentient species are frequently born immature relative to their adult forms, as this allows for extended periods of learning and social integration within their communities.

*'''Helpless Neonates''': Species like [[Canid]]s and [[Felid]]s require significant parental care, as their motor skills and senses are underdeveloped.

*'''Adaptive Neonates''': [[Valorèin]] and [[Lekaran]] offspring exhibit intermediate development, balancing dependency with immediate mobility or sensory awareness.

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==Trivia==

*Live-birth in [[Aenorian]]s involves a unique energy transfer ritual, ensuring the activation of their photonic systems.

*[[Valorèin]] offspring are born with psionic connections that only extend to their mother, and to the father if he is physically close during the early developmental stages. These connections strengthen and expand over time as the ~~child’s~~ brain matures.

*[[Valorèin]] offspring are born with psionic connections that only extend to their mother, and to the father if he is physically close during the early developmental stages. These connections strengthen and expand over time as the child's brain matures.

*[[Valorèin]]'s long, pointed ears are adorably floppy at birth and only stiffen as they mature, a detail cherished by parents across their species.

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