Caregiving Arrangements and Caregiver Well-being when Infants are Born to Mothers in Prison

Pendleton, Virginia; Schmitgen, Elizabeth M.; Davis, Laurel; Shlafer, Rebecca J.

doi:10.1007/s10826-021-02089-w

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“…Following birth, most incarcerated Black women experience the abrupt removal and separation from their biological children (Kwarteng-Amaning et al, 2019; Shlafer et al, 2019). Recently, there have been attempts to keep incarcerated mothers and their children together, with 12 states having policies that offer alternatives to incarceration that include prison nursery programs, pretrial diversion, and community-based reintegration programs (Kwarteng-Amaning et al, 2019; Pendleton et al, 2022; Shlafer et al, 2019).…”

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What is Known About Reproductive Autonomy Among Justice-Involved Black Women?: A Scoping Review

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Objective: There are approximately 231,000 women detained daily within the nation’s jail and prison systems with women of color making up nearly half of those experiencing incarceration. The purpose of this scoping review was to synthesize the literature on the reproductive autonomy of Black women influenced by incarceration, using the three tenets of reproductive justice. Methods: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, SocINDEX, and PsycINFO for research related to reproductive justice written in English and published in the United States from 1980 to 2022. A review of 440 article titles and abstracts yielded 32 articles for full-text review; nine articles met inclusion. Results: Eight addressed Tenet 1; five mentioned Tenet 2; none addressed Tenet 3. Recognition of the influence of incarceration on the reproductive autonomy of Black women is limited. Conclusion: The findings from this review suggest a need to address (a) reproductive choice, (b) support goals, and (c) support of justice-involved Black women.

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What is Known About Reproductive Autonomy Among Justice-Involved Black Women?: A Scoping Review

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“…In addition, we have published data on outcomes of MnPDP participants, demonstrating that participation is associated with high levels of satisfaction , high rates of breastfeeding initiation (Shlafer et al, 2018), and low rates of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes . More recently, we have described corrections offi cers' perspectives on the role of the doulas and MnPDP (Pendleton et al, 2020) and the experiences of the caregivers who take custody of the infants following the separation from their biological mothers who return to prison following birth (Pendleton et al, 2021). As I refl ect on the scholarship from our work over the last decade, three key lessons emerge, which I briefl y consider next.…”

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Reflections from Ten Years of Research with the Minnesota Prison Doula Project

Shlafer

2022

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“…Caregivers of infants born to mothers in prison report experiencing considerable stress that impacts their own mental and physical health. 75 Identifying ways to reduce caregiver stress through material, emotional, and informational support is important to supporting stable and safe homes for infants. In addition, when mother-infant reunification is the goal, prison policies and programs should provide mothers with opportunities to develop their parenting skills; have frequent, developmentally appropriate, family-friendly visits; and support communication and collaboration with co-parents.…”

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Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021: Reflections and recommendations

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Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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In the last five decades, the number of women behind bars in the United States has risen exponentially. It is now estimated that there are nearly 58,000 admissions of pregnant people—disproportionately women of color—to jails and prisons each year. Recognizing the urgency and consequences of mass incarceration on pregnant people, their families, and communities, House Resolution 948: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021 was introduced to Congress as a part of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus. The Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act aims to improve health care and promote dignity for incarcerated pregnant and parenting people through an array of policies and oversight. In this article, we review and reflect on the components of this bill within their broader public health and reproductive justice contexts. We close with recommendations for policymakers and professionals committed to promoting equity and justice for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated people.

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Caregiving Arrangements and Caregiver Well-being when Infants are Born to Mothers in Prison

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

What is Known About Reproductive Autonomy Among Justice-Involved Black Women?: A Scoping Review

What is Known About Reproductive Autonomy Among Justice-Involved Black Women?: A Scoping Review

Reflections from Ten Years of Research with the Minnesota Prison Doula Project

Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021: Reflections and recommendations

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