Browsing Research publications by Author "Abbott, Laura"
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The aims of antenatal care
Abbott, Laura (Wiley-Blackwell, 2008) -
The aims of antenatal care
Abbott, Laura (Wiley-Blackwell, 2014-01) -
An audit into supervisors of midwives experience of supervision
Ngwenya, Ilene; Abbott, Laura (2014-12-02)An audit of supervisors of midwives' (SoMs') experience of supervision and their understanding of their role as leaders in clinical practice was undertaken. Particular attention was paid to their experiences as newly ... -
Becoming a mother in prison
Abbott, Laura (2016-10-01)There are around 600 pregnant women incarcerated in one of the 12 prisons in England and Wales each year and approximately 100-150 babies are born while their mothers are in prison. It is understood that a significant ... -
Birth Supporters experiences of attending prisoners being compulsorily separated from their new-born babies
Abbott, Laura (2023-05-24)There is growing evidence demonstrating increased mental ill-health in women compulsorily separated from their babies. For imprisoned women, the risk of self-harm and suicide may be further exacerbated. Birth supporters ... -
Complex social factors affecting pregnancy and childbirth in teenagers; a case study
Abbott, Laura; Reynolds, Josie (2017-03-01)Thorough examination of a case study involving complex social issues and analysis of the evidence identifies the factors affecting the planning and management of individualised maternity care for Sarah, a 13 year old girl ... -
Compulsory separation of women prisoners from their babies following childbirth: Uncertainty, loss and disenfranchised grief
Abbott, Laura; Scott, Tricia; Thomas, Hilary (2021-12-26)There is growing evidence to show increased mental ill health in women compulsorily separated from their babies at birth (Cantwell et al., MBRRACE‐UK, 2018:56). For imprisoned women, the risk of self‐harm and suicide may ... -
Ectopic Pregnancy : A Real Issue for Midwives
Abbott, Laura (2008-06)Ectopic pregnancy is the third biggest killer of pregnant women in the UK. Outlines the symptoms and management and explores the condition's psychological and physical effects -
Ectopic pregnancy – the midwife’s role in the community
Abbott, Laura (2016-03-29)Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is estimated to occur in one out of 80 women.1 Midwives and nurses are often the first port of call for a woman and therefore the importance of understanding the signs of symptoms of EP to ensure ... -
Escorting pregnant prisoners —the experiences of women and staff:‘Quite a lot of us like doing it, because you get to see a baby, or you get to see a birth’
Abbott, Laura (2018-12-20)It is understood that pregnant women make up around 6% of the female prison population although precise numbers are not collated. There are limited qualitative studies published that document the experiences of pregnancy ... -
Experiences of midwifery care in English prisons
Abbott, Laura; Scott, Tricia; Thomas, Hilary (2022-11-12)Background: In the United Kingdom (UK), all prisoners must receive healthcare equivalent to that available in the community. However, evidence suggests that equality in healthcare provision for perinatal women in UK prisons ... -
Holding the baby: responsibility for addressing the needs of offending pregnant women and new mothers should be shared across the system
Abbott, Laura; Delap, Naomi (2016-11-10) -
How are the dietary needs of pregnant incarcerated women being met? a scoping review and thematic analysis
Capper, Tanya; Baldwin, Adele; Abbott, Laura; Briley , Annette; Shlafer, Rebecca (2024-02)Introduction: The number of incarcerated pregnant women is increasing globally. With many having complex health and social backgrounds, incarceration provides opportunities for health interventions, including the chance ... -
Maternity Care in Prison
Abbott, Laura (2015-03-27) -
Position Statement: Perinatal women in the criminal justice system
Abbott, Laura (The Royal College of Midwives, 2019-11-12) -
Pregnancy and childbirth in English prisons : institutional ignominy and the pains of imprisonment
Abbott, Laura; Thomas, Hilary; Scott, Patricia; Weston, Kathy (2020-01-10)With a prison population of approximately 9000 women in England, it is estimated that approximately 600 pregnancies and 100 births occur annually. Despite an extensive literature on the sociology of reproduction, pregnancy ... -
Pregnancy and New Motherhood in Prison
Abbott, Laura; Baldwin, Lucy (Bristol University Press, 2023-11-30)Incorporating the authentic voices and real-life experiences of women, this ground-breaking book focuses on pregnancy and new motherhood in UK prisons. The book delves critically and poignantly into the criminal justice ... -
Pregnancy and new motherhood in prison during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abbott, Laura (Bristol University Press, 2023-03-28)The prison population of women in England is approximately 3,600 (Ministry of Justice [MoJ], 2021a). Women in prison are reported to have many complex issues which include enduring childhood trauma, disadvantage, homelessness, ...