Absolutely, and I didn't mean to make it seem these are the only ways to maintain creativity. It's all around us but I think we (at least speaking for myself) sometimes fall into this trap that unless I feel creative today, I can't do creative work, much like if I don't feel strong, I should skip training for that marathon I'm planning.

That's a fascinating way to look at pregnancy and it's true that it's an ultimate human triumph that men will never experience... =P