In the context of the erotic fantasy game Strive for Power
Historically, the pregnant body has been depicted as a vessel—a passive container awaiting animation by an external force. In this archaic narrative, the person carrying the child is the "ground," while the child is the "life." This passivity is the antithesis of power. To "strive for power" in the context of pregnancy is to violently dismantle the dichotomy between the creator and the creation, and to recognize the pregnant body not as a host, but as a sovereign nation.
: A focus on health and wellness can be a positive expression of the strive for power, as women take charge of their physical and mental well-being for the sake of themselves and their babies.
Often in sales, litigation, or project management. This woman schedules her maternity leave to begin after a major deal closes or a product launches. Strive Tactic: Using the urgency of a looming due date (both baby and deadline) to cut through bureaucracy and force decisions. Risk: Boundary erosion. The "Closer" often finds herself answering emails during early labor.