ObGyn Reacts: She Had A Baby in PRISON? | @JessicaKent 's Story

As an ObGyn I see patients who are pregnant or having gynecologic issues while in prison all the time. You have been asking me to react to Jessica's story for a long time and I'm happy I finally did. This is such a great look into the reality of being pregnant and giving birth as an inmate. Jessica is an inspiring person and this video is worth a watch.

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** The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. **

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[kristinbradley]

There is an inmate who just won a lawsuit this week. She went into labor at 26-28 weeks and they waited so long to take her to the hospital. The guards even stopped and got Starbucks on the way. She lost the baby. It’s sad how these women are treated no matter what position they are in

[glutenfreesnark]

"You don't stop being a human just because you made bad decisions." Yes. That part.

[Bobsgerbilstore]

Remember...the baby isn't an inmate. The baby hasn't committed a crime. Ignoring or neglecting pregnant women can have negative implications for the baby.

[heatherjohnson]

I learned recently that indiana prisons has an experimental program for the pregnant mama's in prison. If they are not a violent offender they can qualify for the program. The program allows for baby to stay with the mom. They teach the new moms how to be moms and give them counseling because the goal is to break the cycle of reoffense and give them something to live for. I learned about this because a family member ended up in this program. It was great to see the videos that were released showing how much she had grown as a mom.

[xBullTerrierFreakX]

The US prison system is pure disgrace. NO prisoner deserves to be treated in this way.

[barenzhallie]

We have to recognize people in prison are still human beings. They should be treated as such.

[Jellybeansatdusk]

“I had told myself that if I don’t look at her, I won’t love her.” Is the most devastating thing I’ve heard in a LONG while. The fact that anyone, any human being, would be put into this situation where that kind of thought is somewhat of a CONSOLATION to them…devastating. Unacceptable.

[PromisedJubilee]

That doctor that ordered a second day in the hospital is a hero.

[sarahc.]

As a nurse myself I am aware of how disgusting and condescending some nurses can be and I personally think it’s criminal. Nurses are given this unique opportunity to share people’s most beautiful and devastatingly traumatic experiences. The thought that some nurses can be so hateful and pervert those sacred human experiences is in my eyes unforgivable!!!

[ultimatelovejunkie]

The prison system seems to treat inmates like animals and expect them to come out human. So sad.

[tiffanysbeautyhouse]

I’m pregnant and watching this.. I’m on probation and so thankful the judge gave me this opportunity to change my life around.. my crime happened 3 years ago but my judge saw something in me as an addict that no one has before.. everyone in my town says my judge is to harsh but she didn’t seem that way to me at all.. she blessed me with this second life and opportunity to raise my toddler and this new baby the way I’m supposed to.. I thank God everyday for her and for my lawyer who worked so hard for me 2 years ago when this whole journey with the courts started 😭😭😭😭 I’m balling my eyes out.

[BellClan]

The SADDEST thing I have ever seen was a woman shackled in the hospital next to me wailing and sobbing because they took her baby away and I was still holding and snuggling mine. I'm haunted by her pain. I pray she got out and reconnected like Jessica Kent did.

[HSunday]

When I was a kid my mom volunteered in our church thrift store. A pregnant woman came in one day & asked around if someone would take her baby. She was going to prison & her son was going to be born there. My mom overheard her get several no’s from people. She walked over & offered to foster her baby. She never asked my dad, never had a discussion in the family, it was just a yes. We got to keep that sweet boy for about 4 months. We would have kept him forever but his mom got out & definitely needed to be with her baby. I’d do this for someone in that position, no questions asked. 💙

[meganrahme]

when I volunteered with a women's prisoner advocacy group my supervisor said "physically being in prison is the punishment, its not right to punish a prisoner any further" this always stuck with me, its terrible how prisoners are treated.

[laurieanne]

This video skipped over the naked strip search she received once she got back to the prison from having the baby. There were two women and 3 men in the room. Her recollection of what happened in that room is really foggy, and leaves you with the impression that something pretty bad happened.

[lindahansen]

I am a retired prison nurse. The offenders(inmates) were the most grateful patients I have ever had the privilege to work with. They deserve your respect and compassion. If you don’t feel that way towards them then find another nursing job. Period.

[soapstuff]

In Ireland, mothers can keep their babies with them in a special mother and baby unit until the baby is a year old.

[carschmn]

It’s really depressing how she repeatedly said she almost deserved that treatment because she was a criminal. No one deserved that.

[stephaniedavis]

I went to a teen parent school and some of the required classes were parenting if you had a kid or were pregnant and prenatal if you were pregnant. The teacher for those classes volunteered for jail and prison pregnant prisoners, to basically be their birthing coach and advocate while in labor. I always thought that it was cool of her but until hearing this story makes me realize how important she was to those women. I also wish that you had her for your delivery.

[TenThousandDoors]

"If I just dont look at her, then I won't love her. And if you just take her away, then I'll be okay."
I'm sixteen weeks pregnant and just started bawling at that.