Challenging maternity care norms through art

Michelle Hartney, an artist from Chicago, discusses the alarming rise in maternal mortality in the U.S. and how many childbirth practices lack scientific backing. Through her art series 'Mother's Right,' she raises awareness about these issues by creating hospital gowns representing women who died in childbirth. Her personal experiences during childbirth inspired her to highlight the need for informed choices and better practices. Hartney emphasizes that women should be empowered with knowledge to change childbirth experiences in the U.S.

What experiences did Michelle Hartney have during the birth of her son that felt wrong?

What message does Michelle Hartney want to convey about childbirth and women's choices?