Action | Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 2/29/2012 |
Restraining pregnant inmates presents a real danger to the health of the mother and fetus. As a mother myself, I needed to be able to move around freely during labor and recovery. I urge you also take into account the newborn, whose healthy development depends on strong postpartum bonding with mom The risk of shackling during pregnancy, birth, and recovery is too high. I respectfully request that you restrict the shackling of pregnant inmates.