Please support these commonsense permanent regulations to ensure the safety of mothers and their children.  These regulations ensure that a consistent policy will be applied by corrections facilities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Restraining pregnant women is a dangerous practice that can result in injury to the mother and trauma to her child.  The AMA, the American Congress of OB/GYNS and the American Public Health Association all support limiting the use of restraints for pregnant inmates.  I commend the Board for proposing regulations and urge it to make these regulations final!