Can woman be producing children? (5)
I believe the answer is:
issue
This could be a double definition.
'can woman be' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'children?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'producing' is the link.
(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Bone of contention" , "Supply" , "Result - children" , "Problem or concern" , "Children; important topic" .)