Crossword Genius

Can woman be producing children? (5)

Ross

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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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