Reviews of "Parturition" are generally mixed, often highlighting the contrast between its weak setup and stronger second half.
" Parturition " is the seventh episode of the second season of . It is widely regarded as a character-focused piece that resolves the simmering tension between Tom Paris and Neelix over their shared affection for Kes. Plot Summary
Many critics find the first half repetitive, noting that Neelix’s jealousy was already a tired trope by this point in the series.