In June 2022, Angela Collier, who was 13 weeks pregnant and experiencing complications, was arrested instead of receiving medical care due to outstanding warrants. Her experience sheds light on the lack of oversight and federal standards for reproductive care for pregnant women in the criminal justice system. Pregnant women in jails often face inadequate access to prenatal and postpartum care, exacerbated by recent abortion restrictions. Incarcerated women’s health needs are often neglected and policies vary widely, falling short of recommended standards. Without proper oversight and enforcement, pregnant women in jail risk serious complications and trauma due to lack of adequate care.
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Pregnancy Care Was Always Lacking in Jails. It Could Get Worse.
