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How childbearing choices have changed across three generations in one family

Fewer women are having children than a few generations ago. Sarah McCammon talks with three generations of women in one Atlanta family to understand how opportunities and choices have changed.

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Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.
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