ArticleMaternal and child health journal2017
An Examination of Care Practices of Pregnant Women Incarcerated in Jail Facilities in the United States.
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- Reproductive health needs of incarcerated women in developed countries: a mixed-method systematic review.European journal of medical research · 2025Pooled it
- The Needs of Incarcerated Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Literature.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2022Pooled it
- Reproductive Life Goals: A Systematic Review of Pregnancy Planning Intentions, Needs, and Interventions Among Women Involved in U.S. Criminal Justice Systems.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2021Pooled it
- Prenatal Care and Pregnancy-Related Accommodations in Indiana County Jails: An Analysis of Inmate Handbooks.AJPM focus · 2026Article
- Maternal health and incarceration: advancing pregnancy justice through research.Health & justice · 2025Article
- Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experiences of incarcerated pregnant people.Health & justice · 2024Article
- Adverse effects of criminal legal system involvement: a qualitative study examining the role of incarceration and reentry on substance use trajectories among women with opioid use disorders.BMC global and public health · 2024Article
- How are the Dietary Needs of Pregnant Incarcerated Women Being Met? A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis.Maternal and child health journal · 2024Article
- Hospital Restrictions Experienced by Women who Give Birth While Incarcerated.Journal of health care for the poor and underserved · 2024Article
- Access to Services for Pregnant People With Opioid Use Disorder in Jails in the United States.Journal of correctional health care : the official journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care · 2023Article
- United States county jail treatment and care of pregnant incarcerated persons with opioid use disorder.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2023Article
- Health Effects of Policing in Hospitals: a Narrative Review.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2023Review
- "Women & criminal justice · 2023Article
- Identifying and Treating Incarcerated Women Experiencing Substance Use Disorders: A Review.Substance abuse and rehabilitation · 2023Review
- Shackling and pregnancy care policies in US prisons and jails.Maternal and child health journal · 2023Article
- Navigating pregnancy and early motherhood in prison: a thematic analysis of mothers' experiences.Health & justice · 2022Article
- Jail Health Care in the Southeastern United States From Entry to Release.The Milbank quarterly · 2022Article
- Availability of Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals in US Jails.JAMA network open · 2022Article
- COVID-19's Effect on Pregnancy Care for Incarcerated People.Health equity · 2022Article
- Jail as a Point of Contraceptive Care Access: Needs and Preferences Among Women in an Urban Jail.Journal of midwifery & women's health · 2021Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveThe number of incarcerated women in the United States has been steadily increasing over the last 30 years. An estimated 6-10% of these women are pregnant at intake. Previous studies on the health needs and care of pregnant incarcerated women have focused mainly on prison settings. Therefore, we examined the pregnancy-related accommodations and health care provided for regional jail populations.
methodThe present study is a quantitative survey (administered through phone or email to employees of predominately jail medical facilities) of common practices and policies employed across 53 jail facilities in the United States as a function of geographic region (North vs. South; West vs. Central vs. East). We examined provision of pregnancy screening, special diets, and drug rehabilitation and prohibition of shackling.
resultsStrikingly, across all aspects of the care of pregnant incarcerated women there are areas to be improved upon. Notably, only 37.7% of facilities pregnancy test all women upon entry, 45.7% put opioid addicted women through withdrawal protocol, and 56.7% of facilities use restraints on women hours after having a baby.
conclusionIn this first study to examine practices in regional jails nationwide, we found evidence that standards of care guidelines to improve health and well-being of pregnant incarcerated women, set by agencies such as American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, are not being followed in many facilities. Because not following these guidelines could pose major health risks to the mother and developing fetus, better policies, better enforcement of policies, and better common practices are needed to improve the health and welfare of pregnant incarcerated women.
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