Were witches infertile mentally ill women?

A viral AI-generated post proposes a provocative theory: many women persecuted as 'witches' in medieval Europe were likely infertile and mentally ill. The post draws a direct parallel from a modern anecdote about a childless woman's breakdown in an ultra-Orthodox community to historical witch hunts. It argues that symptoms like baby-snatching and cursing children, stemming from immense social pressure, were misinterpreted as witchcraft, leading to tragic executions. The theory has sparked widespread online debate about historical interpretation and societal pressures.