Midwife Stephanie Wood of Commonsense Childbirth in Orlando, Fla., examines Courtney Knight during a pregnancy checkup on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Midwives at Commonsense Childbirth are striving to provide good, accessible care. Experts cite the nonprofit, started by an immigrant from the U.K., Jennie Joseph, as model for helping reduce maternal mortality. (AP Photo/Laura Ungar)