In article , Pyromancer
writes
There did used to be more of a social stigma to having (or being)
"illegitimate kids" - but that just meant most of 'em ended up in
institutions (where doubtless all manner of undocumented abuse went on),
or if the mums managed to have them undetected, they were just quietly
done away with.

Or they got adopted - with or without paperwork - by a childless
relative or friend.

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