Incarcerated Women’s Health - Organizations and individuals from a broad range of disciplines with a shared interest in enhancing perinatal health among incarcerated persons collaborate on a variety of initiatives to enhance the care and treatment of this population in North Carolina.

For Corrections & Legal Professionals

The 2021 law provides important protections and care for female incarcerated persons related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. There are areas pertinent to healthcare and carceral settings.

Education Booklets

Free booklets for pregnant and postpartum people in North Carolina jails and prisons

Staff Resources

Free resources with information about the Dignity Act, maternal warning signs, and substance use during pregnancy.

Online Trainings

Free online training for healthcare and correction professionals.

For Women & Families

For Healthcare Professionals

For Corrections & Legal Professionals

What is the Dignity Act?

Education Booklets

Staff Resources

Online Trainings