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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 19 MIN

They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

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Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has also constricted the rights of pregnant women. By Amy Yurkanin. Originally published March 14, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio.Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has also constricted the rights of pregnant women. By Amy Yurkanin. Originally published March 14, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio.Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.

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