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Abstract: 

This statistical brief presents findings on maternal healthcare and pregnancy prevalence and outcomes for persons in the custody of state or federal correctional authorities in the United States. It reports statistics on (1) pregnancy testing and positive tests among female admissions; (2) pregnancy prevalence and outcomes by type; (3) pregnancy-related training for staff, emergency transportation protocols, and medical services provided to pregnant and postpartum women; (4) accommodations and support services for pregnant and postpartum women; and (5) provision of and participation in nursery or residential programs in which mothers reside with their children.

Keywords: Pregnancy in Prisons; Maternal Health; Bureau of Justice Statistics; Incarcerated Women; Reproductive Care

Affiliations:  1: Bureau of Justice Statistics.