title: Care of pregnant women in the criminal justice system.
abstract: Current practices in the treatment and transfer of pregnant inmates in this country may negatively affect maternal and fetal health or well-being. Some violate federal or state laws; others conflict with standards of obstetric care and are widely considered unethical or inhumane. This article discusses these practices; their legal status; and implications for nursing practice, policy, and research.
authors: Queensborough Community College, City University of New York, Bayside, USA. regina.cardaci@gmail.com
authors: Regina
authors: R
authors: Cardaci
mesh_terms: D003416:Criminal Law / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D011329:Prisoners / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*