Suit alleges jail's contracted medical provider said she was withdrawing from drugs, not in labor, and some jail staffers and medical staff laughed at her
A federal lawsuit alleged that county officers and supervisors shackled the woman's wrists, ankles and waist during prenatal visits, and during labor and childbirth
Etowah County Detention Center often holds several pregnant and postpartum women in the jail under special bond conditions that require rehab and $10,000 cash
Deputies took two hours to respond to the homeless woman's call for help, then stopped at Starbucks on the way to the hospital; the woman lost the pregnancy
Offenders have their own rooms, more comfortable bedding and unlimited access to telephones, as well as video phones, to call their baby’s caretaker or other children
The Denver County Sheriff's Department says it has since changed its policy to ensure pregnant inmates in any stage of labor are immediately taken to hospital
The bill would mandate jails to share information on the availability of health care services, proper nutrition, and other procedures protecting pregnant inmates