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Suzy*, a pregnant woman on remand, faced difficulties in receiving appropriate medical care in prison, including having to beg for help and waiting hours in A&E without knowing the condition of her baby. The incident highlights the increased risks pregnant women in prison face, with seven times higher likelihood of stillbirth and twice as likely to give birth prematurely. However, efforts are being made to reduce the number of pregnant women in custody and improve support services.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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