Birth as Performance Art?
A Brooklyn artist who delivered a baby at a gallery is the latest in the public-birth trend.
The Disease Killing New Moms
Pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., and a new report reveals that heart disease is a major factor. By Jennifer Block.
Jailed for a Suicide Attempt
After a pregnant Indiana woman tried to kill herself—and lost her newborn—the state threw her in prison. Jennifer Block reports on Bei Bei Shuai's strange saga, and why women can't be held criminally liable for their pregnancy.
Home Births Under Fire
Babies born at home make up a tiny fraction of U.S. births, but their numbers are growing—and mothers are fighting back against a recent study that calls the practice three times deadlier than hospital labor.