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September 10, 2025BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

“We were on lockdown for pretty much my entire pregnancy”: a qualitative study of pregnancy care in prisons and jails during the COVID-19 pandemic

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ABAbaki BeckIOIngie OsmanAWAshley N. Watson

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Overview

Qualitative study examines perinatal care in prisons amidst COVID-19, revealing significant disparities.

Key Points

  • The pandemic exacerbated challenges for incarcerated pregnant individuals, impacting their care and wellbeing.
  • Interviews revealed that pregnant women faced increased isolation, inconsistent guidance, and negative staff interactions.
  • Support from peers and external organizations helped mitigate some negative experiences during maternity.
  • The findings suggest welcoming policy changes can improve perinatal conditions for incarcerated individuals and their infants.

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Beck et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c241acb210217d647a0900https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07908-2
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