There are no illegitimate children, only illegitimate parents. The concept of a bastard is out of touch with the mainstream and I would say that to stigmatize a child as a bastard would be likely to promote more abortions. If you value life you would not blame the innocent child.
Bastrad is a term used in legal papers, by certain health departments, and in sociological and anthropological research and writings and implies no blame. Maybe another thread can be started to discuss terminology, the meaning of "is," and related topics.
"If you value life you would not blame the innocent child."
even the life of your mortal enemy? I don't think so.
Life is, indeed, the ultimate issue, but not the life of my enemy.