Parenthood - a human right?

Most of us want to become parents. But, is it a human right to reproduce?

Some people may argue in favour, but I am not sure I would. Despite the importance of reproduction itself (for all species, incl mammalians like Homo Sapiens), nothing can be taken for granted. In neonatal medicine we know that normality is not a 100% state, sometimes the other side of the coin shows up too.

Generally, I would argue that we regard expecting and having children in a more respectful way. At least in the Swedish language, I dislike how some couples may express their future plans. Many couples say that they will "get children" (Swe. "skaffa barn") as if infants could be picked up somewhere. I like the phrase "having a child" (Swe. "vänta/få barn") much better, this phrase has a different deeper meaning. An infant is a gift, given to you.