According to reports, a prisoner in Tennessee delivered her baby alone while incarcerated despite begging to be taken to the hospital.
According to the sheriff’s office, a woman recently gave birth while in custody at the Montgomery County Jail. Both the medical staff and the sheriff’s office have conducted a thorough review of the incident.
According to reports, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an inmate in a medical pod made a deputy aware of a medical issue at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
According to reports, the deputy got in touch with the medical personnel and received prompt assistance as a nurse arrived within a matter of minutes.
According to a news release, a licensed nurse performed an assessment and then consulted with other medical staff before leaving the cell. At 11:54 a.m., another nurse arrived to conduct a follow-up assessment, as reported.
Following the follow-up, the medical personnel exited the cell, and upon review, it was discovered that the deputies continued to monitor the well-being of the inmate.
In the early afternoon, around 12:41 p.m., an inmate gave birth while in her cell. Fortunately, a deputy was quick to respond and provided assistance to the new mother. The jail medical staff and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also informed of the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and child.
After giving birth, the medical team provided treatment to the new mother. Following that, EMS safely transported both the mother and her baby to a nearby hospital for further care.
According to the latest update, both the prisoner and the newborn are in stable condition and are currently receiving medical attention at the hospital. At the moment, no information has been released regarding the woman’s identity or age, as well as the gender of the baby.
According to a fellow inmate who spoke with Clarksville Now, the woman had been experiencing contractions and had requested to be taken to the hospital an hour prior to giving birth. However, her request was denied and she was forced to give birth in the Montgomery County Jail in Clarksville.
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