Jail Moms: Women Raising Children In Prison (Sir Trevor McDonald) | Real Stories

[@janellejandreau9256]

I love how the hospital staff treat these women like human beings, not their crime.

[@mariamaba9220]

Rebecca's baby is beautiful and healthy ...

[@JJAST5]

I thought the same ❤️ So comforting

[@kayleew452]

Also the officer was really kind

[@CannabrannaLammer]

They're supposed to, they're not allowed to judge

[@alishamohammed3285]

steups.treat them as the criminal they are .we all have choices in lufe good n bad.

[@poppykok5]

There's something about the prison guard feeding this newborn baby, with such tenderness & kindness, that is making me tear up...

[@jessicaribot2288]

It's because prison guards are portrayed a lot of times like stone hearted bitchy women, that are emotionless and hard, usually because of the way they are trained. I've been to jail for something stupid, where I had to stay for about 14 days, which for someone who's never been in trouble with the law or been in jail before, 14 days was like eternity lol!! The truth is, there are good people working in jails and prisons, they just have to walk that line from being an authoritative figure, and compassionate human being at the same time!

[@beefsectorspublicdefender4608]

I agree that was beautiful to watch!❤️❤️😘😘

[@MrGrumpyGills]

@@deathoverincarceration5214 *Birth control* solves most problems, including overpopulation.

[@deathoverincarceration5214]

@@MrGrumpyGills so does late-term abortion and putting them in cages as soon as they're born

[@mygodrocksbiggo5086]

I think they done it so much there natural however had laugh bloke officer in doorway his face when hearth is pushing

[@ammiliev9203]

As a mother, I'm glad that this program exists. No matter right or wrong but every babies deserve to be with their moms. Babies done nothing wrong and they deserve to receive full love from their mothers. Just a basic humans right for those little babies that's all.

[@nataliek5134]

Absolutely 💯 ! Everyone's focusing on the moms but in my view it's really more for the babies' sake. There is so much crucial bonding that needs to take place in the very beginning of life that is make or break for an infant's development. The mother-infant bond being broken right from day 1 can only harm the child. As far as the mothers go, having a child taken from you is one of the most traumatic and painful things, and surely only exacerbates tendencies towards addiction and antisocial behavior which will lead to higher recidivism and an overall burden on society

[@faizaanwar3662]

@Rachael Shayna Nelson then why punish the babies they can’t live without their mother

[@myrnamurphy8884]

@Rachael Shayna Nelson p1

[@ayethebeatgooff]

I don’t think that’s really the point of why this is not a good idea at all. People are murdered in prisons. Babies can be killed by other inmates let alone their mothers. It’s just putting these babies at risk tbh.

[@cc-hg3cj]

Absolutely 🤗

[@melissaohlrich2418]

Prison guard Crutchfield is an amazing woman. She shows such compassion for these inmate moms giving birth without a family member present and kinda inserts herself into the position to help. What a kind soul. May God bless her for being so much more than a prison guard.

[@MysticSoul19]

Self-Defense?...sad just sad Domestic Abuse-is something that needs to be taken more seriously

[@sharine04]

It's really sad she had the choice to report him time and time again but she chosed not to. But yet it was not the same way he felt towards her. I hope she learns her lesson.....

[@pauljerome01]

@@sharine04 it must a been a fear of the police, mainstream news nit picking and amplifying the violence to think all cops are bad is probably the reason why she did not report him, its very sad that she was in that situation in the first place

[@sharine04]

@@pauljerome01 it's kind of sad. Police cannot be trusted when the person is hurt. Here where we are, she can issue a personal protection order against him. He's not allowed to go near her or touch her or else she can file a report against him and he will be arrested. Abusive relationships are sometimes cos the perpetrator is so manipulative they can control the victim. Other times, the victim is too blinded or too emotional towards the abuser, hoping the abuser will change some day

[@babygoose8716]

I agree

[@nakitah443]

@@sharine04 police in Canada rarely put the abusers in jail. Women die before they get help.

[@Just_Ellie4]

I’m so mad that Ayesha was incarcerated for that long. Her boyfriend was commuting SA and what she did by stabbing his was self defense, AND it wasn’t even fatal! Ugh, sometimes the criminal justice system doesn’t make sense to me. She didn’t deserve this

[@ifchi7842]

She shouldn't be charged, I agree.

[@space.arr0w999]

i agree, i hope she’s living a wonderful life now, her son is so cute and she seems like she’ll be a great mom

[@saleemahmuhammad6656]

The first time he hit her, she should have pressed charges on him. He would have been locked up for assault, and she would have her freedom.

[@joshmcdzz6925]

She was on the wrong.. . she was presented with the option to report him several times in the past but she refused to, then he snitched.. What if it turned out fatal? She shouldn't have ever stabbed him at all..The criminal justice system isn't fair. she ought to have gotten a longer sentence so she learns her lesson well.. I have seen this happen alot in the community and they repeat the same offence and it turns out fatal...

[@1lyxomae372]

Rightttttt

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I think this program is wonderful. Remember, it’s for the babies. Plus, all the moms are supervised and taught parenting skills they probably lacked. I bet the recidivism rate is lower than general pop too. Wonderful idea.

[@lindakincaid4530]

and they cant have a violent past. So I like to look at it as if they made bad choices and they are being disciplined not punished, but though this program maybe they can get to the route of the problem. They are who they are because of their life experiences. Let's give them the tools to move forward and make better choices.

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

@@lindakincaid4530 Well said!

[@twindragon731]

I am happy that they are trying something to try to make a difference. Because what is, isn't working and staying on the same path and hoping for a different outcome is stupid

[@danesheffield6088]

I think they need more dorms for mothers that are pregnant

[@xxChantexx.]

I hope more prisons start a baby program like this!! I just wish more mothers got to keep their babies😢

[@donnamays24]

I think this is an incredible program...but what I most respected was the kindness that the prison staff showed to the inmates who couldn’t keep their babies. They cared and it showed! Hats off to those folks! I pray these young ladies upon being released give the best life possible to their children!

[@isisbeck2374]

Yeah everyone cares when cameras are rolling

[@11Christys11]

@@isisbeck2374 - Must be sad being this much of a Debbie downer. Sad!

[@ifchi7842]

Children make you kind. It''s impossible to be unhappy around him.

[@stevenpryer5880]

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[@KellyGordon-c2n]

Love watching this

[@maliaevonne196]

I wish they’d do a follow up on these woman so bad. That breast feeding mom I’m so proud of I’d love to see how she and her son turned out.

[@thedavisfamily3301]

They have a whole series its like 10 episodes its only 1 season it has the same prison and program its just from 2017 its on KZbin as well its called born behind bars. If you don't know about it already lol.

[@selinacrum2422]

Yea i dont think she came back because she was only in jail for defending herself she wasnt a criminal before that or on drugs

[@khrystelleabines1426]

@@thedavisfamily3301 IP###

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

There is a program not sure which network about a babies born in prison. It followed several inmates who had their babies with them after giving birth. It's called the we ones program. They had to meet the requirements to be considered. And the babies could only be in the prison for the first year of life.

[@TeaCup1940]

She is not actually breastfeeding, she is pumping.

[@pallama2255]

That Amish couple that took Heather’s baby are such amazing human beings. They deserve everything good in life through their service towards Heather’s child.

[@amyrivers9381]

I agree they are amazing. I've been a primary school teacher and foster Mum until I became too ill to carry on. The children in foster care are moved around a lot of it affects them in different ways for the rest of their lives.

[@AshLoRo]

I thought the exact same thing. I just seen the End of the last episode. They seem like wonderful people!. What a truely remarkable gesture. They are very good people.

[@johncuthbert9692]

abortion

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

@@amyrivers9381 I can testify to that. Being in Care has ruined the lives of Me and My Siblings.

[@scottmurdock855]

Well they seemed nice although we only saw them for two minutes... Hope they really are good parents behind closed doors...

[@dklee.01]

My God 15 years for drug possession? That story really struck a cord with me; considering her deeply traumatic childhood it makes total sense to me that she turned to drugs, and a 15 year sentence? Jesus Christ it’s heartbreaking.

[@twosidesandthetruthpodcast]

@Your Mother wtf you are insane

[@DivaDannette]

What's even worse is the minimal amount of time Indiana sentences child molesters. Child molesters are barely given half that amount of time for damaging a child for the rest of their lives.

[@jbb729]

15 for drugs?? This country is so wrong...send her to rehab not prison. She didn't kill anyone.

[@dklee.01]

@@jbb729 literally!! I always say "it's only a coincidence that I am me and you are you". I was not exposed to these kinds of drugs at such a young age; how can you possibly expect someone in her position not to turn to drugs as a coping mechanism. People have no empathy and no perspective sometimes. It's what keeps us from making genuine progress.

[@selinacrum2422]

She had to have priors she wouldnt just get 15 years

[@BreezieAussie]

I am from Indiana and met a woman who was in this program and her child was a happy and healthy baby , this program is an AMAZING one and from the brief encounter I had with her on the bus , the lady was able to tell me so much and she said this program helped her so much . Praying for these ladies and their beautiful babies 💖

[@nurse7559]

I'm so damn proud to be a part of the medical community! That staff treated her& her baby with respect and dignity. I strive to do this with all of my patients as well. 💙

[@deathoverincarceration5214]

Some ladies ladies in prison do not deserve it they should have late term abortions

[@Littlekitten_]

@@deathoverincarceration5214 :,(

[@deathoverincarceration5214]

@@Littlekitten_ put them in bondage

[@tryna_be_better4549]

@@deathoverincarceration5214 That is the most disgusting, hurtful and horrible thing I've ever heard

[@deathoverincarceration5214]

@@tryna_be_better4549 late term solves so many problems. The criminals will understand that if they mess up and go to jail their baby is killed. Tax dollars are not wasted raising these unwanted children . The more you think about it it's really a beautiful thing

[@RobloxGamer12941]

Oh my gosh how sweet that first prison guard was with the baby and talking to the baby and feeding the baby. That's got to be the best part of her job honestly

[@janabuchheit3389]

As a mother who had a 3 week past term stillborn, this made me cry and cry. My heart broke for these women. The separation of a mother and child is the most painful thing I have ever experienced. The difference is I had loved ones surround me with support, hugs if wanted, space if needed, an ear when I needed heard. Prayers go to any mother enduring separation from their children.

[@JassLJ]

@janabuchheit3389 I'm so sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine the pain you're going through😔

[@Takedownman]

That baby with the Amish folks is getting wholesome and healthy stuff to help her grow! The Amish are good people

[@ninaddemaio]

i got my puppy from amish ppl in the middle of pennsylvania lol

[@isisbeck2374]

Oh wow that's great to hear you knowing them personally helps others to know these are good couple. Thanks for your intimate knowledge of their family

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Like to c prison updatea on the women and their babies

[@cynthiadavid5282]

What kind of life do these babies that are born to women in prison have and its sad to kbow that alot of these women will never be able to bond with their chldren they are serving life so tragic

[@TeeTee-im3zu]

Sexual assault is prevalent in the Amish community especially by church figures. They cover it up by threatening the Victims or taking care of their families to keep them quiet. I have multiple patients who were raised Amish and turned to substance abuse. One patient her father would take her outside of the community when he’d sale his butter & give her to grown men in order to support his hidden drug habit. She had 5 men at once when she was 6. He did draw the line at giving her to non white men 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️it’s funny bc she refuses to date white men today. Some Amish are good but some aren’t.

[@brittneypaige3929]

My heart broke in two when tammy was having her visitation with her daughter who was just sweet as candy and then she had to leave and they both start crying. As a recovering addict With 2 kids that's the worst pain ever is leaving your children I remember it so well and that's been almost 5 years November 1st.

[@lisaflower5994]

I can’t imagine the hormones racing through a woman, postpartum, no baby to hold and feed and love. My heart goes out to these women and their darling babies

[@artemis2666]

I know, me too. I'm a mom, this whole documentary really got my emotions going. I identify with these women even though I don't. You know? Mothers just have that understanding

[@netsk1679]

And going through it alone... before, during and after.

[@kellyann5587]

Then to go back to some women who just want to start trouble

[@lisaflower5994]

Sorry Kelly, I don’t understand . Who is it that goes to women who just want to make trouble? I’m sorry, I’m tired and not following properly

[@Tanyah-]

@@lisaflower5994 I think Kelly meant that these ladies go and have their babies. Then have to leave them after 24hours with their hormones all over the place and no support. Then they go back to gen pop where people potentially want to cause trouble

[@Fleurbunny]

Just adoring the Amish couple doing all these foster placements and adoptions. Amazing people.

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

we have a from The RepupliK of AusTria AcepTed Religion ThaTs no only religious believing group

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

no idea how per example Amish = strict religious group people live

[@sandrarawn2147]

🇨🇦🙏😊❤️ That prison gaurd that went with the woman to have the C section, she's one special woman. God Bless her and her heart

[@fiona5798]

Ture

[@Docomo9422]

Yup:)

[@loveablelisa7125]

Yes she is ☺️☺️👍👍

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Excellant program for these women that have babies the staff is caring

[@Lady.Fern.]

Iesha seems like she’s a caring and good mother under her circumstances, I hope the best for her. 💗 don’t think she should have been in there to begin with, but maybe it helped her break away from the abuser.

[@XWoodbineX]

I really liked her

[@TXT13501]

What you said!

[@dalelessard9160]

I love how the Amish parents & grandparents both came to the prison, shows they care about letting the mom know who's caring for her baby, good on them, good people!!🥰🤗👏

[@annietribble3062]

Agreed! That was very sweet. They didn't have to make that long trip but they did anyway.

[@stellabella310]

This is a great program! I am happy these women get to spend time with/or have their children with them! I truly hope they turn their lives around! It is so important for the children to know the love of their mother's and vise versa! I hope the future is a win win for the program and the inmates! Kudos to the correction officers and hospital staff for being there and helping these women! It is bitter sweet! Foster parents are angels! It truly takes a village...Amazing to see so much support by their families.....I can go on and on! xo

[@katywitt9043]

Officer Cruchfield is such a great person! She seems happy to have been given the opportunity to be there for her.

[@peterk202]

Wow that Amish couple have such pure hearts. God bless them

[@kiwileese]

I can’t help thinking the baby should stay with them rather than go home with the mother

[@hollywarehouse7938]

Your comment made me cry, God Bless your big heart ❤️ Baby is definitely a better place 🙏🏽

[@stevesmom9868]

Don't let the Amish fool you!

[@christygriffin6172]

@@kiwileese o

[@sharine04]

I think the baby is better off with them than her messed up mother. Doesn't even know who her father is.

[@kenwalker5237]

I think Iyesha used her time wisely, and was truly reformed. I wish I could hear her follow up story’s!

[@gabriellavictory3080]

So wonderful the Moms are encouraged to breastfeed even though they don't have their babies with them and the prison facilities this.

[@umavijay8220]

I swear this episode made me so emotional. Because im a mother myself . I’m really happy to see mummies and child are healthy ; I can’t imagine not having anyone during labour ❤️. I’m so grateful that my husband was by my side during my C section although he’s afraid of needles and blood. I love my baby and my husband more than anything in this world❤️

[@cc-hg3cj]

This isn't about you...it's about these other women, so keep your story and save it for a parenting magazine! You aren't helping, just seems like you are trying to throw it in there face

[@MIC-kc6fi]

@@cc-hg3cj Agree, comes across quite self-absorbed. This is all about women in very difficult circumstances trying work through what is best for their babies and the struggles they go through, not a space for people to boast about how easy they had it ugh

[@sn00gums]

Awww the prison guard cradling newborn Wyatt is so sweet!

[@opdjasin]

Damn I thought this documentary was recent until the narrator said one of them will be released in 2012. I wonder how all of them are doing right now.

[@judithdeponte9540]

Inktim holy MMU JVM n

[@lymarie1974]

I think this one is from 2009, I just Google their names to see how they are. Most of the babies are teens now

[@AmandaSmith-dl3gv]

Why would they wait until she was leaving to call her mother in law. That's messed up.

[@MsAaprill]

They said in the beginning they are withholding the induction and c-section dates from the inmates on purpose to reduce the risk of escape. I guess that also applies to the relatives and that’s why!

[@AmandaSmith-dl3gv]

@@MsAaprill They did say that. I guess it makes sense.

[@laobejanegra926]

@@MsAaprill that makes sense.

[@stacitowery4461]

It’s her boyfriend’s mother, and they called when they did for security reasons.

[@DoloRoboto]

@@MsAaprill That is cruel

[@larnadoodle1197]

Im so happy Donna got into the baby ward!

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

I felt that the officer in the first delivery room was awesome. She tried so so hard to make it as normal as it could possibly be. I think that this program is awesome. Giving these ladies bonding with these infants, gives them a reason to do very well after delivery and release. It’s been proven that the states that have enducatjon, rehabilitation, and are given a skill as well as a place to live and job when they get out of prison.... they have a much much lower percentage of inmates re-offending. Great job to Indiana, Texas, Tennessee and whatever states I’ve missed, who care enough to help these women succeed on the outside. I’ve seen so many cases on these shows of women who get out with no job, money, or place to stay, and over 75 percent of these women end up back in prison. Sending them out with not as much as a bagged lunch is setting them up for failure. I’ve never been in jail or prison, but my heart goes out to these women. Over 90 percent of them have been abused in one or more ways as a child, teen, and or adult. So they need to have deep counseling to get over those things and to have better coping skills. And while I’ve never been in jail or prison, I have been profoundly abused as a child, then in foster care , and in years of marriage to a doctor. ( doctors, policemen, fire fighters, military, and other positions of power, are very likely to be abusive to their significant other. ) I just never respected myself or knew any differently since abuse is all I’ve ever know. And I fear it WILL BE all that I will ever know. So thank u again for helping these ladies. And they are ladies.....(most of them are), not just women. A lady is different then a woman. Take care everyone. Protect your children, protect yourself. YOU HAVE TO RESPECT YOURSELF TO PROTECT YOURSELF. (This sating has been published by me in a book where some of my poems and writings have been published. U can use it and write it anywhere l, but please give me credit as I receive royalties. Just put L. Bailey at the end. I also have poems about abuse and as a child being abused, a teen and in growing up in foster care as a teen when the foster parents used me as a pawn in their cult. ( this was back in the 80’s before things were done the way they are now; although, abusers of all kinds are extremely smart bad to keeping their abuse a secret. I just thought maybe some of my poems and writings may help someone else. My email is [e-mail] if anyone wants any. (I do not get any money for this, I only get money if the book is sold that my writings and poems are in. But I’ll give them free to anyone who just want help.....maybe. Sorry so long but hopefully my comment will give someone hope.

[@breeze5254]

Man I ain’t reading all of that that would take my whole life just to read half of it

[@KennethU]

@@breeze5254 would have to restart the whole documentary after reading it cuz I missed it all

[@AshLoRo]

@guardians What in Gods name are you even on about?. You didnt even write a poem in your comment, why would anybody copy your comment?. Then your telling people to credit you, Nobody will copy & paste your comment, its so long, it would be a feat for someone to even read the full thing. Why would you offer to possibly help people??. I might possibly help you, or take your money, for a poem that isn't even there 🤯 ..... wow 🙄 .... all that writing, the messiness of that, baffles me.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

@@breeze5254get an education and read faster. I wrote a book. I give copies to those who can’t afford them.

[@ayshermohammed6021]

@@breeze5254 rude

[@avonlifeangel2024]

It’s nice to see the prison guards are sincere and empathetic towards the babies and births.. the prison guard held that child after being born like her own and it was nice to see

[@marilynwillett804]

well how else did you expect her to hold a new born? or does she get extra recognition because she's black? i see so much of that on youtube.

[@astralfluxaf]

God it would be so hard to have a baby in prison especially for the ones that the baby gets taken away. I really couldn’t imagine how deep that pain is. 😢

[@unapologeticallyamy9031]

Look up Jessica Kent here on KZbin. She discusses what it’s like. She also regained custody of her daughter and has been out of prison for around a decade.

[@jackwatson3944]

@LaraStone "answer" she didn't ask a question. She's simply saying she couldn't imagine the situation.

[@juliadiaz1706]

First-time mothers should be given top priority in keeping their babies. They're going to leave prison and expected to care for a grown kid when they have never experienced being a mom or felt that connection. It's harder for me to sympathize with the women who have a handful of kids already that they obviously couldn't take care of and stay out of prison for.

[@laobejanegra926]

💯 AGREED!!!

[@TXT13501]

Yes makes perfect sense!

[@allienixon8959]

@Rachael Shayna Nelson or have an IUD implanted

[@teresapringle1112]

This break's my heart 💜 Tammy and her daughter really got next to me. I pray 🙏 that God will give Tammy freedom again to be with her family

[@babesmagee1]

I thought the same thing.

[@emmzzz7584]

8th baby..no clue who the father is..incarcerated..yikes🤦‍♀️ PLEASE stop!

[@your_mommy_issues_are_show4060]

the 8th baby was the guards 8th girl shes been with to give birth not the chick giving birth hun..

[@damariszuckschwert9489]

@@your_mommy_issues_are_show4060 🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@stevesmom9868]

@@your_mommy_issues_are_show4060 but Heather still had 6 or 8 kids. They were adopted and also with or mom

[@lmn1966]

Yes her first set of twins at the age of 11

[@kellyegan9824]

Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@siobhan5214]

poor Aiyesha (sp?)...that is an all too common story for women in abusive relationships. The one time they retaliate and fight back or defend themselves, the partner freaks out and THEY get charged...even though they were being abused and controlled all of the time :( free aiyesha!!

[@Alicealexandra4]

Absolutely. I was really confused when after she saw her son the narrator says there’s a 30% chance to reoffend, it was absolutely self defense so I don’t know why they would include that with her because clearly she won’t re offend. That’s just trying to perpetuate a stereo type, such bs.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

I thought she was getting out in 30 days????

[@Alicealexandra4]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 She is but that’s not the point it’s why she was in there in the first place is bs and the way they say she could re offend is some bs.

[@v4gab0ndINNIT]

@@Alicealexandra4 i understand what u are saying but people get sentenced on evidence and how the lawyers do their job hence some innocent or ppl who do thjngs for self defense end up in prison..hope one day u will understand how these things work.the world js not fair and there js no such thing as justice

[@v4gab0ndINNIT]

@@Alicealexandra4 .thats general statistic not just her

[@texasgal2794]

As a retired nurse and a christian, I think this program is a wonderful program!! Yes, they ARE being punished, but come on, these women need some compassion in their lives! They are still having their freedom taken away! This may be the extra boost and encouragement these women need! I wish this program was in every state!

[@countrygirl366]

I agree 💯 I think that this program Is amazing and should exist in every state

[@proudatheist2042]

The whole point of prison is for people who use their choices and freedoms in a way that infringes on others rights and is detrimental to society at large. It's where people who can't get their acts together go. You seem to miss this.

[@marilynwillett804]

I DO AGREE as a Christian, I did not watch the entire show. I do not believe school age children should be in any part of prison for any reason, except a brief visit IF they want to visit mom.

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Its been 18 years since I gave birth and I still cry at the sound of a newborn crying.

[@dancehallqueen5519]

I’ve been through labor pain. It is NO joke! My first child I tried to push out naturally and it was the worse pain I ever felt next to a toothache. I took the contractions well. I didn’t scream or anything but pushing the baby out I screamed cried cursed my mama out and everything else. The dr came in after maybe 45 minutes of me trying to push the baby out and said the baby is going under stress so I had to get an emergency c-section. I was so relieved because I knew the pain was going to be over. Labor is no joke. I really feel for the women that pushed babies out before epidurals & c-sections were a thing.

[@manicoo]

My first son was natural due to a failed epidural. The staff were horrible and treated me like the epidural worked. Worst pain I've ever felt. When I went in to birth my second son, i got an epidural that worked but still literally shook when it was time to give birth. Instant tears, shook like a leaf fearing that pain and experience. I 100% had ptsd from my first birth that stayed until I gave birth again. The first time was so bad that despite not being in pain the 2nd time because the epidural actually worked, I still flashed back and my body reacted as if I was going to go through it again. Thank God I didn't. It was black and white and I knew, without a doubt, that I was right. The pain I felt wasn't "pressure" like the nurses were saying. They made me feel crazy and weak and kept telling me I was wrong and not feeling pain when I was in immense pain while trying to birth my kid. I'll never forget that. Made the experience traumatic physically and mentally. For reference, I begged for a c-section with my first. I laughed my second out. But yeah.. all I was feeling was "pressure" my first go. I knew birth wasn't a walk in the park but support would've been nice.

[@l.a8712]

With My first child I chose to give birth naturally. He was a 8 pound baby. You right the pain is NO joke it was the worst and it was traumatic. I tore too. For my second child tho I got an epidural as soon as I was able to and wow the difference it made smh. If I children in the future I will be having epidurals for sure

[@babygoose8716]

Some of these women you can really tell that they WANT to do better and they WANT to be good moms.

[@sarraashley8268]

it goes without saying , the officers and doctors are amazing

[@sandrarawn2147]

🇨🇦🙏 the amish couple that are looking after heathers baby girl are just an amazing couple! You sure can tell that kimberlea is well looked after. What a beautiful baby. I so hope that heather just walks away with her baby girl and doesn't try to contact the father or anyone that could very possibly lead her straight back to prision. 😥

[@amberlyne331]

Im so glad to hear Donna was accepted and allowed to keep her baby! I truly think she will come out of there and take care of her child. I truly support this program, I think it's amazing these women get the chance to keep their babies. I hope they followed thru with it after they got out and didnt just use these babies for an easier life while in prison.

[@stacitowery4461]

I’m happy for Donna, I couldn’t believe they gave an open spot to Bobbie.

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

Donna laughed while talking about an inmate killing her baby in the microwave. She also kept calling her baby "it" or "the baby" instead of "my baby". That's distancing language. She has another child already and her teenage husband is also in jail. Unfortunately I don't have high hopes that Donna came out of prison a great mom.

[@belladamex767]

Omg I just about died when she was waiting for the colour of the baby to know who the dad is

[@jasmineebron7527]

Right like wtf😂😂😂😂

[@Shycrochetqueen]

Just be happy she doesn’t have HIV/AIDS

[@casey9658]

The part that got me was the fact that she was gonna change the babies last name to the white guys last name after seeing that she's actually not mixed. That man doesn't want that baby to have his last name. Just give the baby your last name!

[@belladamex767]

@@casey9658 I know right, you would only give the baby the dad’s last name if he consents and you’re probably still together otherwise she’ll have all these kids with different names, how tragic.

[@belmum1689]

@@belladamex767 Where I live in Australia going by birth, deaths and marriages you can name your baby any first and last name (as long as the name its not offensive) and it doesn't have to be the same last name at all to the parents and you don't need permission from someone to use a name that is the same to them, like with my son's father he was sent a form to sign from the government asking if he is the father of my baby can he please sign the form and send it back. (my son's father last name is a very popular last name tens and thousands of people have that same last name all over the world and I didn't need to ask all of them to use that last name, its up to the mother and father, but if she is a single mother its up to the mother what name is use for her baby)

[@shanquize21]

This makes me so sad bc I just had a baby and I couldn’t imagine being in jail raising my son . These kids are so precious . 🥺

[@Fleurbunny]

I cannot imagine being separated from my child after birth. Hormones going crazy, and your milk coming in, it’s intense. It’s a shame there are only 10 places for these mothers. Although the the fact that the program even exists is amazing.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Heather does not have to give her baby the dads last name. She needs to keep heathers name. She will always be with heather, but the dad is already out of her life.

[@serenagarcia5959]

I love how the hospital staff treat these women like human beings, not their crime.😊😆😄😃😀💜💛💙💚💛💜

[@tinaanthis8598]

I agree Wishard hospital treated me like absolute garbage when I was in labor I'm still traumatized 😔I won't get into it but I just glad there were treated with some compassion ❤

[@Rebecca-hv2rb]

Rebecca was so grateful to awaken to her life of respecting herself, her 2 children and family on the outside. She is a winner waiting to be released! She will make it Lord willing.

[@ShutYoMoufWideOpen]

Rebecca has been back to prison every single year since this documentary aired in early 2000s and has 4 children. I pray she gets herself together some day

[@kidofflint8812]

@@ShutYoMoufWideOpen where’d you here that and is there any news on the other women

[@necritaknot4219]

@@ShutYoMoufWideOpen This show doesn't look much from the early 2000s but from the middle 00s

[@cordelia-l9t]

​@@necritaknot4219 I think they said it was 2007 in the show but I could be wrong

[@hannahgalante3846]

I cried watching this. The Officer who was there for her delivery is such a kind soul. I delivered my son with my mother-in-law there and it just wasn't the same. I had only just met her a couple days prior. I felt so alone. I can't imagine for these women. Yes they made bad choices but, maternal instinct is POWERFUL and every able bodied woman who is able and mentally stable, should be able to experience that. I truly believe it.

[@lesliecase2556]

Amish couple are God’s blessing. What beautiful selfless people.

[@MillennialMountainMama]

15 years for drug dealing!? When I was violently sexually assaulted and my perpetrator wasn’t even sentenced to prison, they sentenced him to probation. What’s wrong with this picture?

[@reneebaker3828]

That’s terrible, definitely something wrong with that outcome. I’m so sorry you went through that 😔

[@andrewortega4189]

I agree 100%

[@janellebane8950]

The Amish are such beautiful heartfelt people. This program for the mums & babies is just amazing!!!

[@Littlekitten_]

I wish I could be one of those officers , it’s not an easy job but seeing those babies is so precious ..💕

[@allylabar21]

I am so happy for Donna as it could be life saving as well as so grateful for the the and compassionate Amish family that help these women. I do believe in this and support it fully.

[@chloebird860]

I feel so bad for the lady who’s in there after she defended herself like honestly I get she stabbed him but he put her through so much 😔

[@cc-hg3cj]

She had the opportunity to LEAVE! Instead of stabbing him, and now, SHE is the one imprisoned

[@dawonfields7360]

@@cc-hg3cj it’s crazy that the both mom and daughter are in prison together with the same twist serving 60 years

[@sweetestsweet7451]

I love officer Crutchfield! The babies that are allowed to stay with their moms look like they are very well taken care of. I think that's a wonderful program.

[@kandi-leasmith5574]

I love this. Thank you for allowing this program to exsist

[@rushelgayle1614]

This program is awesome! and I love how they treat each other, and the fact that they still gets to keep their kids, it’s amazing ❤

[@rebecaramirez5373]

I eyes started tearing up when she was talking a bout her baby and she hears him cry, she got so happy

[@latebloomer4576]

I’m rooting for Aiesha and her son!

[@alichi7896]

The woman who gave birth to her 8-9 child is such a terrible person and terrible mother. She has no clue who the father is... speaks highly about her character and then she has the audacity to say she wants to be with that man with the child who was making drugs and blew up building. I feel so bad for the children. Such women should be allowed to have kids. The way she talked to the Amish lady who is helping her taking care of her baby. Not once she said said thank you or sounded appreciative. I hope they take away her kids.

[@viliabone1952]

I feel for her children. what kind of life would they have?

[@kiwileese]

I agree. She doesn’t think there’s anything bad about him running a m$&h lab, her children would be better off with other people. I would love the Amish couple to adopt the baby, at least then she would stand a chance at life.

[@alichi7896]

kiwileese exactly ... I feel really bad for the kids. I am struggling to have kids and to see such people who are blessed to have kids just doesn’t seem fair. I hope these kids have a loving home.

[@stevesmom9868]

And she said while in labor she doesn't want to do this anymore. Duh #solutionsterilize

[@StrangeNewsFromAnotherStar]

Thank you, I thought she was bad too because she has 8 kids everywhere and seems more worried about a man than all of her kids.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

I hope and pray ALL these mothers are doing great and being the Mom these babies deserve. I am gonna say a special prayer for them tonight Love & Light To All Happy Holidays!!!

[@mongoosecandice7402]

Her face at 10:30 when she thought she heard her baby. Crying.

[@cruelad1075]

Just wow❤

[@nicolabingham6639]

Gosh the Amish family are just a blessing to this World. What incredible people ❤

[@definitlynotaditi]

its so good that she realizes her mistake and knows to leave all bad things and start being a good person i love her

[@malcilraeure7150]

I wana hug them all may life be kinder to them ... bless them ..I’m 19 weeks over here complaining about morning sickness and they truly got it worser than me tears bless them

[@always_humblenatalie2439]

What a awesome program I wish these moms the best...everyone deserves a second chance

[@ThatCrazyK9Family]

Blesss those Amish couple 💛 to care for babies that aren’t theirs and possibly end up giving up or keeping them. They have such hearts !

[@HeatherSmith-momof4]

I went to treatment with my baby for 6 months now 2 years clean my family together! it was great experience ❤

[@riamzriricamaron6508]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Ljsthoughts]

Congrats! Keep up the great work i believe in you!

[@hayleyelizabeth.x]

Aisha breastfeeding makes me cry even more. I’ve nurses all 3 of my kids. Expecting my 4th!! 😊😘 so sweet. Glad that these ladies got to bond n I hurt for the ones who didn’t!

[@cc-hg3cj]

Save your stories for the parenting magazine and stop trying to discourage these mothers by throwing stuff in there face!

[@marilynwillett804]

what breastfeeding??

[@cmcardle]

Even though their relationship is strained, there has to be some degree of comfort having your mom there. No it's not ideal that they're both behind bars, but if they have to be it's good they can be together and work to mend their relationship.

[@marybethsilver5335]

I’m glad that this program is there. They need more programs for prisoners. They also need help when they get out or they may end up back in the same situation.

[@nickirito3435]

I was in a prison for more then a year with my baby in central america. They kept all the moms with babies, about 25 . we were in a separate modest building it had a playground in an outside area we could be from 6 to 6. When a child turned 3 they would come take it away on his or her birthday. If they child became ill they would send for transport to a neatby hospital with the mom. They did it good.

[@proudatheist2042]

If you don't mind me asking, were any of the inmate mothers ever aggressive or harmful towards anyone else's children? Or were women for this program carefully screened to exclude any women who were known to antagonize each other?

[@lemonadelemon1960]

That woman does not deserve that baby. She more concerned about a man that blew up an entire apartment building with a meth lab than making plans to get an apartment and job when she gets out. 😑

[@Rebecca-hv2rb]

I love this program. I feel heartbroken for the mommies who are separated from their babies. Thank the Lord they are allowed to express their milk for the health of both mom and baby.

[@Cutebycarys]

Amazing storie. My sister was sentenced to a 3-year federal prison sentence and going out She was pregnant whenever she went in. It was heartbreaking to me to think that she would be separated from her baby and her baby won't separate from her. Thankfully the federal prison system has a program called MINT and she has been able to keep Ms. HazelleGrace with her. Every 30 days she has to ask for an extension (the prison she was assigned to only allows mothers/babies to stay for 6 months. All the other prisons allow mothers to stay much longer so they are allowed to ask for an extension) He said for her extensions have been approved. God willing They will get to stay together until her release date which is in September. Keep praying for them everyone

[@starshinemoonbeam]

I've included your sister & her baby Hazelle Grace in my prayers.

[@dawonfields7360]

@@starshinemoonbeamwhy is the officer is watching Rebecca give brith to her baby

[@nakitah443]

Could you imagine getting a c section and having to recover in jail 🤢😖😖 I could never. Literally so painful. 15 years for drug dealing? 😭😭 Meanwhile rapists are out here walking freely.

[@katiewashington7338]

All womens prisons need to take notes on how this prison operates it's the healthiest facility I have ever seen it's so great how they are focused on family and the women. I really wish all womens prisons had these programs but it will always start with the staff and if they will really be willing to be helpful and they have to really believe in it too.

[@MirandaDanda1983]

She was blessed to have such a sweet family take care of her baby. Especially they want her to get her baby back. God blessed her indeed!

[@stacitowery4461]

Hopefully she leaves that baby with them.

[@TinasCrazyLife]

This can truly be an amazing program for a lot of these ladies. They are taught to amd how to love and care for their child. Something they may not have experienced at home. Yes Theyre in prison for a crime. That's also suppose to be about creating a change and reform. Our prison system for the most part just sucks.

[@xisnothappy]

the amish couple, doctors, and prison staff’s kindness gives me hope

[@marilynwillett804]

yeah before a tv camera.

[@lynettetaylor8922]

I don't understand why you would keep having children when others are having to raise them, JUST SELFISH!!

[@proudatheist2042]

Some people truly cannot think in terms of actions and consequences. Some people can't think of how their actions affect others, even their children. The lower a woman's IQ is, the more likely she is to be incarcerated, to have illegitimate children, and breed prolifically. Some people have good impulse control and control over their anger, while others do not. Addictions also make people blind able to think clearly.

[@rawlikar0016]

Can we just admire how rebecca looks at her son?

[@henrydavidshepherdson2392]

Like he's a welfare cheque she can use to buy crack!!!

[@pallama2255]

Henry David Shepherdson Don’t be rude. She literally got clean too.

[@richellerodrigues9333]

Thanks for sharing this. It's so good that the prison has introduced this program for mothers.

[@patriciamorrison2259]

These programs are awesome. They need more like this. All of the women should be allowed to keep their babies.

[@countrygirl366]

💯❤️

[@Cassie03]

I think the only ones who shouldn't be allowed to are women who are in jail for murdering their children.

[@proudatheist2042]

Based on the women's past crimes, especially violent crimes and aggressive tendencies, no, not all of these women should be allowed to keep their babies. Just because a woman is pregnant doesn't mean she will make a well balanced mother.

[@MillennialMountainMama]

I know you will teach your son to never abuse women, like I taught my son. We are survivors of domestic violence as well and yes I was incarcerated for crimes my abusers committed as well.💜

[@alfalfred8722]

And also, advise him not to get involved with a woman that could stab him.

[@twosidesandthetruthpodcast]

Poor Tammy. She didn't have much of a chance.

[@Mauro-ot2ux]

I don’t know this as a fact, but I presume most women who end up in jail have an addiction to heavy drugs and get arrested when trying to get money illegally. If, on top of that miserable predicament, you take away the baby, it’s the perfect excuse for relapsing perpetually. Props for programs like this starting even in such backward-thinking nations ❤

[@carla50]

i can't believe she didn't say a simple thank you to the Amish couple, so cold, thank god the baby stays with the Amish couple.

[@psychicrenegade]

Jealously and bitterness.

[@tammypatton4182]

You can only do as much as you have been taught.

[@Doseofa]

She definitely gave me a selfish, ungrateful impression. She was pissed at her elderly mom(who already has all of her kids) bc her doctor said she shouldn’t care for a newborn. & accused her mom of lying.

[@orlawalsh1334]

She gave off an ungrateful selfish vibe from minute one

[@Inamichan]

Anyone is going to be upset if they have to give her baby to another woman while she’s stuck in jail. It’s not personal it’s internal.

[@kbeautysharon7711]

Life takes it twists and turns. These women didn't start their lives knowing how they would end up. A bad upbringing can cause such chaos. Though even with a good upbringing you can still fall. I feel for them 💙

[@elmienliebenberg9145]

The staff at the prison are really wonderful with these moms and babies But it is really sad how many of these women will have such long sentences and they can not be apart of their kids lives

[@UrfavGladiator]

I’m a police officer in Missouri and i hope all these women who are in jail get the help they need it’s sad that they only get to see there kids for 2 hours that’s sad i wish them the best of luck god bless them.

[@AmandaSmith-dl3gv]

I feel bad that Rebecca"s mom couldn't be there with her. That's a major event to not have anyone you love there. I would cry if my husband wouldn't be there if that were me.

[@stacitowery4461]

It was her boyfriend’s mom and it was for security reasons.

[@janellirving4625]

@@stacitowery4461 How are your grandchildren?

[@stacitowery4461]

@@janellirving4625 I meant to say it was her boyfriend’s mom, sorry for the confusion💕

[@janellirving4625]

@@stacitowery4461 I'm sorry too; I read it wrong.

[@stacitowery3475]

@@janellirving4625 you read it correctly, it did originally say "I" instead of "It" I edited it when I reread it.

[@kayotica789]

I am way too much of an empath for these documentaries but I keep coming back

[@laurenorth6044]

Great idea. They need more of these programs

[@lu7609]

Frankly they have more support than I have ever had with child birth or life in general. That is pretty sad and makes me realize why some people continuously go back to prison calling it “home.”

[@yogabbagabba9145]

I’m glad the babies at least won’t remember their time in prison with their moms. I’m all for mothers and babies staying together, but I just can’t completely agree with allowing them to have them in prison with them

[@drsylvietourigny5428]

@YoGabba Gabba You're all for mothers and babies staying together.... if you approve of the setting? Interesting! You don't explain your point of view, you assert it...

[@stevenpryer5880]

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