Authorities in Queensland say restraints are only ever used as a last resort on pregnant prisoners, while advocates call for bans on shackles.
Queensland Corrective Services investigates restraining of mother at Townsville Hosptial
In short:
Queensland Corrective Services officers allegedly restrained a prisoner after she gave birth via C-section earlier this month.
A spokesperson says the woman's care is under review and that restraints on pregnant prisoners are only used as a last resort.
Advocates are calling for a ban on the use of restraints in pregnancy, childbirth and post birth.
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