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To examine the challenges and needs for prenatal care and substance use disorder treatment in jails.

April 6, 2026Open Access

Pregnancy management for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder: Insights from North Carolina jails

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To examine the challenges and needs for prenatal care and substance use disorder treatment in jails.
Assessment of current practices in North Carolina jails
Evaluation of resource allocation for prenatal and SUD care
Analysis of policy implications for standardized care
Identified significant underfunding and staffing issues in jail prenatal care
Highlighted disparities in care quality for pregnant individuals
Recommended policy changes to improve support for pregnant individuals with SUD

Abstract

The heavy reliance on external resources for prenatal and SUD care highlights the chronic underfunding and staffing challenges faced by these facilities. There is an urgent need for standardized policies governing prenatal care in jail facilities to help reduce disparities in care quality and ensure that all pregnant individuals receive adequate support, regardless of the jail's resources. Alternatives to incarceration during pregnancy should be prioritized.

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Isabelle Falk

Armani Anderson

Jamie Jackson

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Women s Health

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Horizon Research (United States)

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