Shackled in Labor and Postpartum | Pittsburgh News

A pregnant woman shackled to a hospital bed during childbirth and kept restrained for five days postpartum is suing Washington County, alleging she was treated like a dangerous criminal despite being in excruciating pain — all while incarcerated on a drug charge. Her legal team argues this violates Pennsylvania law and the Constitution, stressing that jails must uphold humane treatment even when they disagree with the law. Lane hopes her case will prevent other women from suffering the same indignity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70af4475ac9249a6