Birth

“A significant and compelling sociological investigation.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“An enlightening and accessible portrait of maternal healthcare in America.” * Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) *
“As we navigate an endless number of crises, Rebecca Grant’s thorough reporting about one such issue—reproductive health in all its facets—is lighting a pathway forward. Birth is a testament to Grant’s impeccable reporting and storytelling skills, pulling back the curtain on pregnancy in America while also pushing us to understand what the stakes are and what it will take to move forward. Birth is the kind of book that should be on the shelves of every obstetrician and gynecologist in a country where giving birth is as dangerous as it has ever been.” – Evette Dionne, author of Weightless
“A true feat of intimate, illuminating reporting, Birth is a profound examination of the deeply personal and structural forces that shape life-defining choices, experiences, dreams, and futures.” – Rainesford Stauffer, author of An Ordinary Age and All the Gold Stars
“Grant captures the inherent drama of giving birth with keen insights into the social and political forces that shape pregnancy and motherhood in America. A must-read for anyone who has been born!”

– Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, author of The Cosmopolites
“An important book … Grant is a good storyteller, subtle and compassionate.” * The New York Times Book Review *
“A much-needed perspective on childbirth.” * Porchlight, Editor’s Choice *

Rebecca Grant is a freelance journalist based in Portland, Oregon, who covers reproductive rights, health, and justice. Her work has appeared in NPR, New York magazine, The Atlantic, VICE, The Nation, The Washington Post, Mother Jones, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, and The Guardian, among other publications. She has received grants and fellowships from the International Women’s Media Foundation, the International Reporting Project, The Fund for Investigative Journalists, and Type Investigations, reporting stories around the US and the world. Rebecca studied English and art history at Cornell University and served in the Peace Corps in Thailand. Before full-time freelancing, she worked at Washingtonian Magazine and wrote about startups in San Francisco. She is the author of Birth and Access.

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