New report: A Window of Opportunity

Understanding the needs and experiences of pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community in England
24 May 2021

Birth Companions’ statement on plans to create 500 new women’s prison places

10 Mar 2021

Birth Companions and Clean Break to host International Women's Day event on 11 March

17 Feb 2021

Birth Companions’ response to the MBRRACE 2020 report on maternal deaths

14 Jan 2021

Renewed calls to release pregnant women and mothers of under twos from prison

24 Nov 2020

Birth Companions is pleased to share our latest resource for women in prison.

Your inside guide to pregnancy, birth and motherhood in prison
6 Nov 2020

Pregnancy and early motherhood in the criminal justice system - share your views

28 Oct 2020

Why mothers at risk of separation or separated from their babies need access to specialist care

A new blog post by Kirsty Kitchen, Head of Policy and Communications, Birth Companions
22 Sep 2020

From Now On... Birth Companions' new statement on priorities for pregnant women and new mothers

23 Jul 2020

Our response to news of a stillbirth in HMP Styal

20 Jun 2020

Our latest statement on pregnant women and new mothers in prison

This statement was updated on 5 June to include reference to the findings of the HMIP Short Scrutiny Visits to three women's prisons.
4 Jun 2020

New resource for midwives supporting women facing multiple disadvantage during COVID-19

12 May 2020

COVID-19: a new partnership with NHS England

Birth Companions commissioned to deliver specialist support to pregnant women and new mothers in the criminal justice system
20 Apr 2020

Government announces release of pregnant women from prison

Welcome news, but the work is far from over
31 Mar 2020

Pregnant women and those on Mother and Baby Units must be released from prison

Government must make coordinated plans for supported release asap
25 Mar 2020

Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care

Our response to the new MBRRACE-UK report
13 Dec 2019

Guardian report - year on year rise in the number of women giving birth in custody

22 Nov 2019

Enough is enough... Birth Companions' priorities for the next government

18 Nov 2019

Death of baby at HMP Bronzefield

Birth Companions' response to minister Lucy Frazer's commons statement.
8 Oct 2019

Irreparable harm caused to children whose mothers are in prisons

9 Sep 2019
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