02 June 2016 02 Jun 2016

Caring for perinatal women in prison: How the launch of the Birth Charter will help women and staff

It is estimated that around 600 women receive antenatal care, and more than 100 babies are born to women in prison in England and Wales each year. Women in prison are one of society's most disadvantaged groups, suffering severe health and social inequalities. Yet despite several pieces of national and international legislation protecting their health and wellbeing, many do not get the care and support to which they and their babies are entitled.