The Care of Incarcerated Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals

Jaslyn Piggott MD

PGY3 Resident

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The George Washington University

Learning Objectives:  

• review the epidemiology of pregnant individuals who are incarcerated, and their pregnancy outcomes
• summarize the current state of prenatal and intrapartum care for individuals who are incarcerated
• discuss the experience of parenting and postpartum challenges for individuals who are incarcerated
• understand the ways in which healthcare providers an promote access to quality, compassionate, and dignified reproductive care for individuals who are incarcerated

Dr. Piggott indicated that she has no conflicts of interest to disclose.