Associate Professor Tanya Capper
drtanyacapper.bsky.social
Associate Professor Tanya Capper
@drtanyacapper.bsky.social
Midwife and academic.
Reposted by Associate Professor Tanya Capper
Our analysis of the significant, dangerous gaps in clinical care for pregnant women in UK prisons, is out now on @bmj.com.

Delighted to have worked on this piece with @midwifeteacher.bsky.social @drtanyacapper.bsky.social @daviesmiranda1.bsky.social and Lucy Baldwin.

www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Improving maternity provision for incarcerated women in the UK
Laura Abbott and colleagues highlight gaps in clinical care for pregnant women in prison and consider how best to meet their needs Two newborn babies died in UK prisons in 2019-20 and another died in...
www.bmj.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Reposted by Associate Professor Tanya Capper
Last year, 229 pregnant women were held in prison. Community based alternatives are essential to protect mothers & babies. Our paper published today @bmj.com highlights the need to stop incarcerating pregnant women @drtanyacapper.bsky.social @birthcompanions.bsky.social @womeninprison.bsky.social
Improving maternity provision for incarcerated women in the UK
Laura Abbott and colleagues highlight gaps in clinical care for pregnant women in prison and consider how best to meet their needs Two newborn babies died in UK prisons in 2019-20 and another died in...
www.bmj.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Reposted by Associate Professor Tanya Capper
"Systemic problems need tackling urgently to protect the health of pregnant women, new mothers, & babies while in criminal justice settings"
Congratulations @midwifeteacher.bsky.social @drtanyacapper.bsky.social & colleagues on a great @bmj.com paper 👏
January 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM