I for one dont want an alternative way of recruiting Minthara at all. Keep it as is I say. However as much as I love Larian, Im very dissapointed about large parts of The cut content. Jaheira romance for one (Even though I can understand The reasons for cutting it). Mintharas cut Romance parts is a close second.
I want to do a «slightly» evil run at some point (as Male probably) and Minthara will be The big motivation for that. I really hope The restore most if not all of her romance and dialogue.
Could it be that The pregnancy was cut due to fear of backlash from The ultra «woke» crowd? I mean your have to Play a male for that to work.
PS: Larian, if you are considering Recruiting Minthara early as good, then plz only do it as an option. Dont replace what is already in game.