Just US: Before, Birth, and Beyond
Welcome to Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond. We invite you to tune in for a podcast focused on perinatal and community health. In an effort to raise awareness and start a conversation about perinatal health, our hosts have joined forces with doulas, midwives, nurses, lactation consultants, physicians and more from across North Carolina to share best practices, lived experiences, and lessons learned. Just Us explores real topics and dives into what has happened, what is happening, and what can happen next in the sexual and reproductive health and wellness space. Our goal is to learn and grow together in order to take care of ourselves and each other so that we can all live our healthiest lives. Thank you for being here. Let’s get started!
This project was made possible thanks to the funding, guidance and support from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public Health - Maternal Health Branch-Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $10,216,885 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Just US: Before, Birth, and Beyond
Season 2, Episode 10: Perinatal Health in Incarceration
Have you ever wondered what it is like for women to go through a pregnancy while incarcerated? Kristie Williams shares her personal experience of pregnancy and the birth of her twins while in prison. She calls providers into action while they are caring for incarcerated pregnant women, and to remind them of their humanity and provide the utmost empathy. Megan and Kristie also discuss the new legislation in place to aid incarcerated women during their pregnancy. Join us as we strive to raise awareness, advocate for change, and empower women.
Incarcerated Women’s Health Website: https://incarceratedwomenshealth.org
Providing Care to Incarcerated Pregnant Patients: A Training for North Carolina Healthcare Professionals: https://incarceratedwomenshealth.org/resources-for-healthcare-professionals/
Corrections Staff Training: https://incarceratedwomenshealth.org/resources-for-corrections-legal-professionals/
Dignity for Women Who are Incarcerated Act https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H608v5.pdf
Advocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People:
National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls:
https://www.nationalcouncil.us
Alcohol and Drug Council of NC perinatal section: https://www.alcoholdrughelp.org/perinatal
Women’s Recovery Conference: https://pub.mahec.net/wrc/index.php
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