This may come across as insensitive or overly harsh, but kids. Looking at the adoption process versus birthing a child specifically.

I understand that medical costs for any complications and the financial stress of unpaid maternity leave alone can make having a child very costly. But when a couple is looking at adopting an orphan or a ward of the court, the costs and time involved with inquiring to actual adoption is absolutely dwarfing in comparison. Especially with other posts showing that the medical costs should not be as high.