Chronicles of a “Mr. Mom”

Inmates are suing after miscarriages, alleging a lack of medical care.

Female offenders aren’t so rare anymore. Yet once they’re suspected of a crime, offenders who are pregnant confront a justice system designed years ago with men in mind.

And the outcome isn’t always good.

Recently, Sofia Salva sued Kansas City and its police department over the premature birth and death of her son. Salva alleged that arresting officers and the city jail staff ignored her repeated requests for medical attention after she told them she was pregnant and bleeding.

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