Parturition (Star Trek: Voyager)

Parturition is the title of the seventh episode of the second season of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager.

The episode follows Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres and Ensign Harry Kim as they are forced to land a shuttlecraft on a seemingly uninhabited and harsh moon to collect vital supplies. They discover that the moon is, in fact, inhabited by two distinctly different species: a peaceful, primitive species and a more aggressive, predatory species. Torres and Kim find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict between the two, ultimately becoming instrumental in the survival of the peaceful species.

The central theme of the episode explores the moral implications of interference in the natural evolution and development of a species, particularly when faced with ethical dilemmas. The title, "Parturition," refers to the act of giving birth, subtly highlighting the emergence of the peaceful species and the potential for new life amidst challenging circumstances.