Levi Clarke was born at home early in the morning of Jan. 27, 2021. The idea of a home birth had appealed to Maddie Clarke before, but the prospect of having the birth at a hospital during the pandemic sealed the deal. Between 2004 and 2017, births at homes and in birthing centers increased by 77%. A home birth may not be safe for every woman. (Video by Chancey Bush and Stephanie Earls)