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| State changes rules for pregnant prisoners |
| By press-citizen.com - Jason Clayworth |
| Published: 01/25/2013 |
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IOWA - State officials have revised a confidential policy outlining how to restrain pregnant prisoners after The Des Moines Register began investigating claims from women who said Iowa’s guidelines left them immobile for hours and caused physical pain. Medical experts say physical restraints — particularly in the final weeks of pregnancy — are dangerous to the health of unborn children and mothers because they increase the risks of falls, cause deadly blood clots and can inhibit timely medical care. And some civil rights advocates and a federal court have suggested the restraints on pregnant inmates are akin to cruel and unusual punishment, making them unconstitutional. They, along with support from some legislators, are calling for sweeping changes in state laws to be made this year. Read More. |
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