She stated: ``With the weight on my stomach, it felt like they were ripping open my C-section.'' We must institute Federal standards and educate correction officers, medical personnel, and pregnant inmates regarding the standard of care for pregnant women. Women must be a part of the debate on prison and sentencing reform. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to introducing additional legislation to highlight this issue.
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