Pregnant in prison: An integrative literature review

Baldwin, Adele; Sobolewska, Agnieszka; Capper, Tanya

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2018.12.004

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“…Similar to other researchers, our findings illustrate the complexities of health care available to women from marginalized communities, including the role of prisons in providing needed care to pregnant women (Baldwin et al 2018;Cross 2019;Shaw et al 2015;Sufrin 2017;Sufrin et al 2019). Sufrin's research (2017) highlights how prisons can become a protective place for some pregnant women; women who are homeless, living with mental illness, or using substances may struggle to access adequate prenatal care in the community.…”

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“…Sufrin's research (2017) highlights how prisons can become a protective place for some pregnant women; women who are homeless, living with mental illness, or using substances may struggle to access adequate prenatal care in the community. Prison may present a unique opportunity to minimize risk factors and provide MCH services inaccessible to women outside of the carceral system, such as prenatal health care, basic nutrition and shelter, a reduction in high risk behaviors such as substance use, and separation from domestic abuse situations (Baldwin et al 2018;Shaw et al 2015;Sufrin 2017). Some research has shown that prisons with enhanced MCH policies and programs may have a protective effect on certain clinical pregnancy outcomes, such as infant birth weight (Bard et al 2016).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Policies and programs that aim to support the health of pregnant women have been implemented in some prisons across the country (Baldwin et al 2018;Ferszt et al 2013). Using a public health framework, this paper defines services that seek to support the mental, physical, and emotional health of pregnant women in prison and their children as "maternal and child health (MCH)" programs and policies.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Using a public health framework, this paper defines services that seek to support the mental, physical, and emotional health of pregnant women in prison and their children as "maternal and child health (MCH)" programs and policies. Such programs include supplemental nutrition, modifications to pregnant women's daily living and work routines, anti-shackling policies, adoption and abortion services, doula programs, parenting classes, breastfeeding support, and prison nurseries (Baldwin et al 2018;Saar 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Corrections officers’ knowledge and perspectives of maternal and child health policies and programs for pregnant women in prison

2020

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Background: In response to the dramatic increase in the number of women incarcerated in the United Statesand a growing awareness that a small proportion of women enter prison pregnant and have unique health needs-some prisons have implemented policies and programs to support pregnant women (defined here as maternal and child health [MCH] policies and programs). Corrections officers (COs) are key stakeholders in the successful implementation of prison policies and programs. Yet, little empirical research has examined prison COs' knowledge and perspectives of MCH policies and programs, particularly the impact such policies and programs have on COs' primary job responsibility of maintaining safety and security. The objective of this mixed-methods study was to understand COs' knowledge and perspectives of MCH policies and programs in one state prison, with a specific emphasis on the prison's pregnancy and birth support (doula) program. Results: Thirty-eight COs at a single large, Midwestern women's prison completed an online survey, and eight of these COs participated in an individual, in-person qualitative interview. Results indicated that COs' perspectives on MCH policies and programs were generally positive. Most COs strongly approved of the prison's doula program and the practice of not restraining pregnant women. COs reported that MCH policies and programs did not interfere, and in some cases helped, with their primary job task of maintaining safety and security. Conclusions: Findings support expansion of MCH programs and policies in prisons, while underscoring the need to offer more CO training and to gather more CO input during program development and implementation. MCH services that provide support to pregnant women that are outside the scope of COs' roles may help reduce CO job demands, improve facility safety, and promote maternal and child health.

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Corrections officers’ knowledge and perspectives of maternal and child health policies and programs for pregnant women in prison

2020

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“…When the studies on the obstetric conditions of women prisoners are examined; according to the results of the studies in the US, Brazil and England, 5-10% of female prisoners are pregnant and 90% of them give birth in prison (17); around 1400 births occurred each year (11). In addition, there is often physical and sexual violence in the stories of pregnant women convicted (18).…”

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Reproductive Health Problems in Prisoner Women

Yaşar¹

2021

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The number of female prisoners in the prison population is gradually increasing. Women prisoners are in a special category for the protection and fulfilment of their human rights. Disadvantages increase when incarceration is added to the reproductive health problems of women. It is important that prison conditions are arranged for women and that preventive health services are provided. The aim of this study is to examine reproductive health problems and provide recommendations for prisoners women in the light of the literature.

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