Tag #Gestational Diabetes

What is the most significant health disparity revealed by the new data on pregnant women in English prisons, and what are its direct consequences?

New data reveals that pregnant women in English prisons are three times more likely to develop gestational diabetes (12%) compared to the national average (4%). This alarming statistic highlights the severe health risks faced by incarcerated pregnant women, including increased risks of high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, and stillbirth. The prison environment presents challenges to proper care and management of these conditions.