Birthing A New Generation Behind Bars with The Unborn Prisoner Project

Welcome to our mini-series, “The Invisible World of Women’s Correctional Healthcare.” Throughout this mini-series, we have collaborated with the Unborn Prisoner Project to delve into the experiences of women while incarcerating and the impact of those experiences after release. Tune in for the next 3-weeks as we explore the healthcare needs and challenges of women, the impact of incarceration, and policy actions.Our 1st episode, the co-collaborators of the Unborn Prisoner Project, KJ Johnson and Kaitlynn Johnson, joined us to discuss the prevalence of pregnancy behind bars, the specific healthcare needs of women incarcerated, and adverse effects on their needs.KJ holds a Master’s of Arts in Interdisciplinary, with a concentration on Peace and Reconciliation. Kelli serves as a Grant Coordinator for Kennebec Behavioral Health. Together, they have launched a social media campaign to amplify the untold stories and overlooked statistics regarding pregnancy and incarceration.Follow The Unborn Prisoner Project:Instagram: The Unborn Prisoner ProjectYoutube: Unborn Prisoner ProjectWant to learn more?Women's Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023Incarcerated Women and GirlsWomen's Health Care in Correctional Setting.Health Care for Incarcerated Women Reproductive Rights While Incarcerated.Follow More Life: The Reentry Podcast on InstagramWant to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? Complete: New Topic IdeasAre you formerly incarcerated and want to share your story? Complete: Resilient Reentrants FormPlease listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life!Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/good-feelingsLicense code: WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF