Optimising mother–baby outcomes of pregnancy and childbirth in prison requires both individual and systems review

Commentary on: Kirubarajan A, Tsang J, Dong S, et al. Pregnancy and childbirth during incarceration: a qualitative systematic review of lived experiences. BJOG. 2022;129(9):1460–1472. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.17137. Implications for practice and research Consideration of individual needs related to pregnancy, birthing and postpartum care alongside contemporary corrections practices should guide policy and practice development. Future research should investigate maternal and fetal outcomes from a systems level at the intersection of health and corrections.