16.3 Pregnancy and motherhood in criminal justice settings

Series 16 - Episode 3: Pregnancy and motherhood in criminal justice settingsWhat impact does prison have on pregnant and childbearing women and how does this affect society in its wider context?Recent media reports have provided a picture of the experience women will have and deeper research and policy work by our speaker this evening, Dr Laura Abbott, Associate Professor of Research at the University of Hertfordshire, hghlights the short and long term effects of prison on women and families. Further, Laura’s work focusses on what needs to be done to improve maternity and neonatal care for women and babies and how prison staff and others can work together to improve the experience and reduce morbidity and poor outcomes.We will also hear about The Lost Mother’s Project, the Pregnancy in Prison Partnership International (PIPPI) and the UK-wide Prison Midwives Action Group (PMAG) and recent creative work in dissemination of research through art and theatre.Hosted by:Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes MidwiferyContribution from:Dr Laura Abbott, Associate Professor in Research, The University of HertfordshireSupported by MATFLIX: ⁠⁠https://matflix.co.uk⁠⁠Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: ⁠⁠https://mmf.eventbrite.com⁠⁠Watch the live stream: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live