Losing a baby to a stillbirth is arguably the most heartbreaking outcome an expecting mother can experience.

But what would you do if that stillbirth kicked off a lengthy and protracted legal battle in which your most intimate details are spilled to the police, the courts, and social media?

That's the horrifying conundrum facing Rebecca Smith, a 34 year old would-be surrogate mother who says her stillbirth almost killed her. Despite almost paying for the unfortunate complication with her life, Smith's ordeal is far from over — because the unborn child was due to go to Cindy Bi, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist who had set aside $200,000 to ensure the pregnancy was a success.

Detailed reporting of the years-long saga by Wired digs into the tragedy facing both sides of the case. More t

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