Protecting Health and Well-being of Pregnant Incarcerated Women
This act aims to improve healthcare and living conditions for pregnant and postpartum women in federal custody. It prohibits the use of restrictive housing and restraints, ensures access to comprehensive medical care, education, and support, and mandates data collection to better understand their needs.
Key points
Prohibition of Restrictive Housing and Restraints: Pregnant and postpartum women cannot be placed in restrictive housing or subjected to physical restraints, unless they pose an immediate physical harm.
Improved Healthcare Access: Ensures access to pregnancy testing, STD testing, contraception, and specialized prenatal and postpartum care, including for high-risk pregnancies.
Education and Support Services: Women will receive information on parental rights, child placement options, nutrition, mental health (including postpartum depression), and breastfeeding support.
Data Collection: Mandates the collection of data on the number of pregnant incarcerated women, services provided, use of restrictive housing, and other relevant information to improve care and oversight.
Staff Training: Requires training for correctional officers and U.S. Marshals on the needs of pregnant incarcerated women, risks of restrictive housing and restraints, and alternative interventions.
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