Pregnancy In Prison: An Awful Truth (Sir Trevor McDonald Documentary)

[@rawlikar0016]

The prison guard holding that baby tho is adorable

[@toukie]

And I love how the lady says "They are not the enemy" when she is being asked why she lets the guards hold her baby.

[@juliagom1715]

Right have some kind of care just cause the mother did wrong dont treat the innocent baby like a criminal

[@xxxkenji_fishyxxxhello35]

I hope those babies never make the choice like there mothers did

[@miklosnesebestyen1377]

Sok bűnöző nő van. Azonban a szabadságon kívül mindenük megvan. A picik is ragyogó tiszták. Nagyon szépen vannak tartva. Lehet itt jobb nekik mint odakinn sokuknak

[@90pala]

@@miklosnesebestyen1377 what?

[@HilaryW1013]

I've never been in trouble with the law, but I 1000% support this! Babies NEED to bond with their Momma and vice versa.

[@tonyawood2911]

I agee

[@tiffanyr8990]

Absolutely it may give some moms a reason to stay out of troubl

[@amberlyne331]

Agree!!!

[@sle2979]

Maybe they should have thought about that before they broke the law

[@Bella-8183]

@@sle2979 I agree very much. The catch is that it hurts the baby due to the mother’s choices. Definitely a hard topic.

[@sarahholland6799]

All of the employees in this prison seem so understanding and supportive. It seems they treat these women with respect

[@peachiepeach888]

I was a prison baby and I can honestly tell you I don’t remember so the sadness some of y’all feel is pointless

[@Xeirus911]

They speak from ignorance and contempt. Ignore the judgemental.

[@peachiepeach888]

xx evolvingbutterfly xx If you knew me your comment would be a joke to yourself. I’m so spiritual woke and content and your comment just shows the total opposite. Even though you thought you were saying something of deep significance

[@EP-qi8ed]

This is great to hear!

[@trashcanchic]

@@shortyxox2320 You sound like a crackhead.

[@mosessupposes2571]

People who don’t feel sad about this are sociopaths. But it is pointless to argue with those types.

[@ElizabethSanchez-zn1qp]

Omg Bobby needs to STOP 🛑 having kids, why have more kids if you can’t even take care of them 😡 I think she wants to be in that program for her own comfort and not because she wants to really keep her child.

[@chinemelumj5349]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@amberlyne331]

Agreed!

[@sarahserenity3872]

I def got that vibe....idk... very sad

[@gamingwithjoseph8887]

Exactly!! Not a mother and will never be one at this point!! Someone else should have had that spot.

[@TeaCup1940]

Because she is a narcissist and only cares about herself. Maybe she is addicted to being pregnant. Likes all the attention she gets. But then is unwilling to take care of her children properly. I think some women who are criminals and who are not stable to have children should not be allowed to keep them at all. The worst part is that the ones who will suffer the most are the children. They have their lives practically ruined even before they begin!

[@namrata5763]

This is going to sound so harsh but having 3 out of 6 kids adopted, having 2 more taken away by family and using drugs while pregnant and/or while caring for a child who is dependent on you isn't just a bad "choice". It makes you a terrible parent.

[@MsAussieSheila]

yeah. Seems crazy that she was given the opportunity. Give it to a young mum who hasn't had the opportunity. Giving 3 up for adoption I won't judge her for. Given everything else that seems like the brilliant parenting if they went to good homes. Losing 2 out of 3 and doing drugs whilst parenting... yeah, that's bad parenting.

[@Angela410R]

@@MsAussieSheila anyone that gives up three children loses to Two drugs pregnant again is pure trash no two ways about it she's not going to care anymore about this eighth child and she did the other seven. Look at her age she's old enough to be my mother.

[@Angela410R]

@@MsAussieSheila Marcel question would be is that of all eight of these children was she doing any drugs while pregnant? Something tells me that she was if her abuse of drugs was as bad as it was then I would almost certainly strongly consider that her abuse was also during pregnancy which is very harmful to a child in utero. That alone would make well there are no words for what that would make her quite frankly.

[@stacitowery4461]

They should have found a way to give the spot to Donna, Bobbie has had enough chances.

[@stacitowery4461]

Bobbie doesn’t call herself a bad mom, but I’ll call her a horrible mom

[@qtcarmen7d896]

Bobby needs to get her tubes tied. She has 6 kids? 3 were taken away! Stop bringing kids into the world if you can’t take care of them! Poor babies are paying for the bad mistakes their parents make! Smh

[@extracelestial1027]

im sorry like i am very open minded and definitely sympathetic but DAMN... take a hint babe an IUD is free at planned parenthood and lasts yearsss 😬 obviously its her body her choice 1000% but I mean after so many times you’d think she just wouldn’t want to have anymore

[@missychase3014]

Amen! Ridiculous

[@zmbattaglia9455]

Exactly

[@rw4578]

The other woman as well, she was naming an endless list of children she already has and keeps going in and out of prison. Ffs, get sterilised already

[@daydreamer3697]

She had a baby with her cousin. She absolutely needs her tubes tied.

[@shawnm.martin5721]

I did 7 months in Vandalia and Chillicothe in MO. What astounded me more than anything is that women would be there talking about how they miss their kids and going to every church service and prayer circle begging to go home to them. These same women were sent home and came back MORE THAN ONCE in those 7 months. My kids were 9 and 3. Although they were in good hands, there's nothing like MY hands. I truly believe that time was harder on them than me. I could NEVER do that to them again. That was 21 years ago. My son doesn't remember it at all, but my daughter does. The rare times it comes up I still feel awful.😔 That lil stay took me straight out of my hot girl days and put me right into soccer mom mode. God bless these ladies. I'm sure being drug addicted makes it much harder. I wish them the best.

[@OliviaBaeBy]

A lot of those women are broken. They've been through so much stuff and they found drugs to numb their pain which don't help them keep on track. My mother said her mother used to have them in a crack house smh the drug life is very scary and dangerous.

[@toukie]

@@OliviaBaeBy While I agree 100% with you, I also think that when you're a mother and you have had to give your child away once, twice, three times +, and still blame the system for not being accepted in the baby program... I don't know, I've never been to prison, but I have been beaten and broken, but I am still here because my child (26 now, not a child anymore but he will always be my baby), needs me and he comes first. The first time I held him, i knew there was nothing I wouldn't do to protect him. But that's just my opinion :)

[@shawnm.martin5721]

@@toukie I agree with you 100% having to be away from mine that I KNEW I was going home to and whom I'm spoke with sometimes daily was torture. Having to grow, bear, and give away a child once much less multiple times I could not do and I don't understand. Not to be mean but there are probably pregnant ladies in there that will never return. Those are who those spots should go to in my opinion. However, I understand @Olivia Ivy's sentiment toward the women.

[@JstJayn]

Shawn M. Martin Bless you. I’m not religious, but I feel the same way. I kept thinking “Then why do you keep getting pregnant?” I’m 66 and when I was a teen birth control (other than condoms) was not readily available. Today it’s everywhere. There is no excuse for having 8 pregnancies with so many different men that you don’t even know who the father of the latest one is. I hope you and your children have a great life. ❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnm.martin5721]

@@JstJayn thank you. By the grace of God I've been able to be married for 20 yrs and raise 3 law abiding children. I'm so blessed. I think the drug addicted factor has so much to do with those multiple pregnancy/fathers situations. But for the Grace of God we all go...

[@madreep]

I love the Wee Ones program. These women not only get to bond with their babies but they also participate in things like parenting classes and drug treatment and that is very beneficial. I do feel the same as most in the comments about Bobbi. Not only has she lost 5 kids already but she was trying to say that she didn't need drug treatment. That is a sign that her mentality is not where it needs to be in order for her to really change her life. Even the counselor has doubts about her future. She has taken a place that another woman and child could have had. I think maybe first time offenders should have priority over those who have been in and out of prison with multiple kids that they've already lost custody of. I do wish that fathers were given the same opportunities.

[@SuTu1122]

Agree 100 percent!

[@staceyl.thienel1499]

Well said! And yes, re dad's. Some moms may ne lifelong partiers but maybe dad is ready for change!!!

[@dixonisthebestdogandilovehim]

i dont think bobby actually deserved to be able to keep her baby in prison, since she already gave 3 up for adoption and doesn't have custody of her other children... idk seems wrong in a way

[@kaylakayj.8619]

I agree. To me, it seems as if she only wants to keep the baby so she can have something to do while locked up. I can guarantee that if she was on the outside she wouldn’t have kept it anyways. My opinion!

[@helixmoore7636]

You dont know her entire situation. Why is no one talking about the sperm donors?

[@lilyhosier8550]

@@kaylakayj.8619 same!

[@chloebird860]

I know someone who had all her babies took of of her she got made homeless while pregnant she got put in a homeless family unit she kept her 7th he’s now almost 2 don’t you dare mum shame no one

[@ashandemi]

Facts! She only kept that baby so she could do easy prison time

[@cce8632]

Bobbie:"it's not that i was a bad mom i made bad choices" Uh no....doing drugs while pregnant aising kids does make you a bad mom

[@cce8632]

@@keeleyjones3792 i have never consciously made a bad choice that would would jeopardize the health of my children, unborn or born.

[@aureol40012]

No, it really doesn’t.

[@tiffanyr8990]

She dont have None of those kids but got the husband

[@cce8632]

@@tiffanyr8990 i don't think she was married? Just had numerous baby daddies and I don't think her current bf was father to this baby....but I could be wrong i haven't watched this in a while

[@tiffanyr8990]

@@cce8632 she is married. I know

[@omyyeb3ng738]

I think Donna deserves to keep the baby more than Bobby. Just saying.

[@Bee-bee83]

I Agee! Bobbys not made it right SIX times OMG that’s pitiful sorry to say! I’m a recovery adict because of my kids, she hasn’t learnt six times that’s said... Donna deserves this so much more than Bobby poor Donna

[@QueenIrene4382]

Donna ended up getting a spot. It’s in the second part of the series

[@mygodrocksbiggo5086]

I agree

[@hannahlewis5205]

Donna should keep her baby like she would make a really good mom

[@QueenIrene4382]

@@hannahlewis5205 she got a spot it’s in the second part of the series.

[@SadieRayy88]

That was so sweet when the CO came in and held and played with the baby.

[@katehook9806]

It’s horrible that Bobby got another chance after all her screw ups but Donna didn’t get a chance to bond with her baby 🥺

[@stacitowery4461]

I couldn’t agree more. Donna does get in in the end❤️

[@RobloxGamer12941]

Totally agree.

[@staceyl.thienel1499]

Agreed.

[@mirabella2154]

I just feel sorry for the babies being born into this mess.

[@kassi3538]

Kinda wish they were adopted right away. It’s not right the baby has to be in custody when it could be in a family that will provide it a stable lifestyle

[@erinw8787]

If they are on the program it means there is a high chance of them being rehabilitated and keeping their child and having a normal life outside of prison . That’s why the program exists . It’s yes babies of the ones that the program won’t be suitable for her who will get dragged from pillar to post that I really feel for . That woman with 8 kids all over the place and hasn’t stopped to think ? ‘Hmm maybe I’m not doing something right ??’ That was super sad .

[@GT-mc9eg]

@@kassi3538 Not all adopted parents are good parents. Its like foster care.

[@kassi3538]

@@GT-mc9eg you know what I meant. There’s plenty of people who want and can provide a stable home for those babies.

[@mirabella2154]

@Lunsy Interesting. How do you know that? Was there a study?

[@noobiaju]

36 years for drug dealing? lol even murderers get less time

[@lasaundrawatson4564]

Drug dealing IS MURDER

[@lasaundrawatson4564]

Hi Hey: When I was a child, the one argument that never worked with my parents was “they did it too”. I believe that we, “our government” will be held accountable for the death and mistreatment of immigrant children at our boarder and poor children in our rural counties and cities. Never the less, drug dealing is murder and drug overdose is is a leading cause of death for Americans 18 to 35 and THE leading cause of white women in that age group.

[@hardgore5814]

the amount of drug would be massive

[@florenciohernandez9737]

Yes!!!😪

[@hardgore5814]

@Lunsy i think drugs need to be allowd for old people who almost dead. so they can have pleasure before end of life

[@MrsSumangaVlog]

OMG that scene where the officer held the baby moved me! 😢❤

[@_Sharon_J]

24:36 Twins at 11? I can only imagine how tough that was.

[@Xeirus911]

100% some sexual abuse for a child to get pregnant so young.

[@dlg1776]

@@Xeirus911 I knew a girl who was on drugs who had been raped by a step brother. Good chance this woman was abused especially since she was acting out violently in school at age 10. I feel so bad for all the abused people who take drugs to escape their true pain.

[@ericawhitlock1750]

I don’t know who was wrong her or the documentary but she’s 31 with 15 yr olds. Wouldn’t That make her 16 right? Am I missing something?

[@sarahmac27]

Erica Whitlock that was her second set of twins, as I understood it.

[@lesleymoon3157]

i was shook when i heard that. 11 is crazy young to give birth and ESPECIALLY twins?!

[@RobloxGamer12941]

Oh my god I love these officers playing with the babies. It makes my mama heart melt.. Makes me teary-eyed. It takes a certain kind of someone to take that job to be able to interact with babies like that and even the moms and be sweet and sympathetic to them

[@foodpuff8582]

Here are women having 8 kids while in prison and here I am - can’t find a decent man to get married and have just 1 with 😅

[@charlesbadoola535]

You'll find, just don't pick a deadbeat dad like many of the woman in this documentary probably did. And if/when you do get pregnant don't commit serious crimes!!! :)

[@foodpuff8582]

Charles Badoola Yes, that makes perfect sense 😊

[@rainbowgirlism]

That segment of society (who by the way, I do have compassion, not judgment for), seems to be quite fertile.

[@stevesmom9868]

They don't have good men either!

[@sg-cg6lr]

God! Right!

[@maxineb9598]

The smirk on that womans face as she was talking about the foster parents to be of her baby. Says it all about her. Thank goodness they were still looking after the baby, it might just have a chance at life.

[@MartinsGarage97]

If someone has a good family member, I think that's where the baby should be. Many of these women already lost their other children, they've had their chance. If it's a minor offense or drugs, I support these programs. Hopefully the mom was clean before giving birth and she now has a child to care for and good reason to stay clean.

[@lindarettejeffrey8885]

G

[@louwinters508]

They have to be 100 percent clean or they take the baby off them.

[@georginacook1850]

A child, especially a newborn needs it's mum. I think this program is invaluable. On the outside where there is little to no support the chances of the child having a good start are pretty slim. This way the child and mother gets the full support of the prison team. Giving them a much bigger chance on the outside.

[@ElysetheEevee]

I mean, with that threshold, Bobbie was only there for theft. I'd assume if it was grand theft or something along those lines, they'd say it. But her track record says she shouldn't be eligible, in my opinion. I don't think it should solely be based on crime and whatnot, though that should be taken into account, of course.

[@spencerallegra]

The doctor was judging that chick so hard when she said this is her 8th pregnancy! And rightfully so, take a hint girl you need birth control ASAP!

[@ShanieCakesss]

Should be free

[@parichawlaa]

Honestly, the problem isn't even the number of kids but the fact that she still is prison despite the fact that she has 7 at home and one on way to take care of.

[@michitariru]

and his face when he got told that she had a baby with her cousin too. my first reaction was just 'ew'

[@hennypug1570]

@@michitariru I thought she meant one of the children stays with her cousin??

[@XWoodbineX]

or be sterilised

[@shawnm.martin5721]

Pregnant with twins at 11 and 17 😳😳. That baby (the one that was pregnant) didn't have a chance. Man....

[@willamsvax5051]

Hello 👋

[@wowso4]

I know so sad 😭😭

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

She was pregnant 3 different times while she was locked up

[@shawnm.martin5721]

@@jenniferwilliams5478 how do you know this

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

@@shawnm.martin5721 they said it on the show

[@emmaedwards829]

Why should Bobby have had the chance after 6 kids she failed everyone of them yet she gets the chance to mess up again. Disgraceful really. Someone more worthy of a chance gets turned down!!

[@katehook9806]

Exactly! What’s more upsetting is that Donna didn’t even get a chance too!

[@kate-lynnparker1305]

She didn’t fail them she did what was right

[@yeeme1846]

SHUT THE ... UP!! DO YOUR PARENTS GIVE YOU SECOND CHANCES YES, SO SO SHOULD BOBBY!

[@tamana2169]

@@yeeme1846 she had more than 2 chances plus she doesn’t even seem genuine

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

Even if u qualify but the dorm is full then ur baby is taken away

[@Forever_Thatter]

I was about to ask....."what did those babies ever do to end up in prison so early??" 🤣🤣🤣

[@crybaby3710]

they starting young these days 😜

[@mphomohlala8464]

😅

[@Wildcherry116]

Heather needs to be grateful that her mom's already caring for the kids that she has. Eight kids is a lot

[@Uber1937]

Es una loca.

[@Wildcherry116]

@@Uber1937 my last name is Sanchez too

[@Uber1937]

@@Wildcherry116 ¿El apellido de tu marido?

[@Uber1937]

Apellido español, su significado es, hijo de Sancho. El sufijo "ez" es hijo de.

[@GenXfrom75]

Donna was denied admittance to Wee Ones because of an "accusation" of violence, but it wasn't a violent charge/conviction? How's that now? I thought they said only violent charges were denied? It's her second pregnancy, she's there FOR a non-violent offense. Yet the lady pregnant for the 8th time and repeated drug offenses with her other kids, she got accepted? Seems skewed to me. But what do I know?

[@mama2boys123]

I worked at the prison when this was filmed. I knew these offenders and staff. Donna was attention seeking and didn't follow the rules.

[@GenXfrom75]

@@mama2boys123 but still... 8 pregnancies and got in? I'm the momma to boys also. I like your name :)

[@jennyoneill8879]

Yeah drug offenses get accepted

[@GenXfrom75]

@@jennyoneill8879 That's not what I was referring to.

[@alexandrarturov8210]

I believe case workers have more information than any of us and can therefore decide better.

[@DeplorableArab]

Bobby just wanted easy time.

[@XWoodbineX]

Exactly

[@wowso4]

I felt that too, she just wanted to make her stay comfortable until she got out of prison.

[@swirusopek8581]

Bobby: I would not call myself a bad mom The world: No problem we will do this for you...

[@chizobauchay2024]

Only bad mom's deliberately make bad choices that can harm their kids.

[@netsk1679]

Bobbi just ain't learning is she!

[@stacitowery4461]

Exactly

[@amybrock9840]

I pray that God helps these women . Those that are able to keep their babies and those that have to give them up . May God be with you all .

[@willamsvax5051]

Hello 👋

[@mythoughtsnotyours.8140]

A baby needs his mom. This can also work a miracle for the mom . Hope is always wonderful

[@esesluggo9344]

🙏🏻👍👍👍

[@mikemartinez7440]

I love your comment.

[@eileenmiller4668]

Babies need their moms but not in prison. What does this teach the child.

[@christinareed4950]

@@eileenmiller4668 it doesn't teach the child anything they are way to young to know what's going on.... However I do not agree with the women who are on their 6th kid to be able to have that chance over a women on their first kid with one minor violent offense.

[@1leech]

Trailer Trash.....

[@Jc22ny]

No matter how you look at it these babies shouldn't be punished for crimes their parents committed. We must not underestimate the importance/power of infant bonding.

[@pati1713]

Yh no, the taxpayer should not induldge the people who are behind bars, if you cannot take care of yourself, you should not be allowed to have kids, especially if you are behind bars!. Simple.

[@gloriaambrose2840]

They should have known that before committing crimes Many would use the babies as an umbrella for their crimes

[@MH-dm4qc]

@@pati1713 why we need abortion. As the taxpayer ima be pissed if I know we are keeping future jailbirds alive

[@pati1713]

@@MH-dm4qc Bro... was that a question or a statment? The poor grammer and wording makes your sentance unreadable.

[@theknitwit7098]

Infant bonding IS important, but they can bond with an adoptive parent as well, or better than, with a criminal mom who will likely not be around long term!

[@SuperTiffyLynne]

My husband recently told me that if our society cares about at risk babies and children then we should have a program like this for moms who give birth to drug exposed babies. He said there should be facilities where moms can safely detox and get treatment with their babies. If this program lowered recidivism a similar program might lower relapses. If this program helps the babies than a rehabilitation center like this may help the babies too.

[@Princessbritta]

I agree. This program gives a lot of hope to foreshadow more progressive programs

[@Ljsthoughts]

​@Tine Kristiansen really proud of you stranger, keep it going

[@abigaildwayne1044]

"it's not that I'm a bad mom, I just made bad choices" girl that means your a bad mom lol

[@chloebird860]

No no it really doesn’t stop mum shaming you are probably 10 years old

[@demarcopeters1482]

@@chloebird860 true

[@honeybee1852]

Abigail Dwayne Everyone at some stage makes a bad choice that does not mean she’s a bad mother.

[@wellhello1603]

@@honeybee1852 if you learn from your bad choices - you’re not a bad mom. If you willingly do bad choices time and time again knowing they’re bad- totally bad mom. Plain and simple.

[@stacitowery4461]

She indufferable

[@extremepsyche3135]

I was surprised to hear that the inmates, Bobby, has 6 kids, and Heather has 8 kids - how can they afford to raise them along with their drug habits?

[@missychase3014]

Amen! Ridiculous. They don’t deserve any kids.

[@ptmkjj]

Because they dont, they gove birth and then drop the babies off wherever they can

[@lenamasverat]

They don’t raise them and can’t afford them, someone else’s is doing that for them and this is why they don’t feel the burden of responsibility.

[@juliesprik9479]

They aren't raising them.Someone else is.

[@beautifulstranger5628]

They give them birth but don’t raise them and have no idea how much things cost.

[@alliel6745]

i am in full support of this program. babies need to bond with their mother and the separation is traumatic for both.

[@beyoncabrown359]

I had a baby behind bars, but thank God I was going back to prison for only a 10 month revocation, so my daughter was only 11 weeks old when I got out.

[@withgoddess]

Beyoncé Brown How was it? Tell me about your experience with it...please.

[@nickiedoyle1731]

I don't think people understand how traumatic the whole separation process can be . I think taking their babies is cruel and unusual punishment especially when a majority of them are in for non violent drug offenses. They need help and being allowed to keep their babies is absolutely amazing for both mother and baby.

[@No-sv6mu]

Babies are taken away from people in the armed forces every day so they can go and serve. Difference is those people aren't criminals who chose to make horrible decisions. If someone wants to stay with their kids the best way to do that is to not break the law and stay off drugs. Not completely impossible considering millions of good parents around the world do it

[@jeanettelebarron3306]

Maybe

[@Weissguys6]

Oh, I cried with Bobbie when she got the news that she was accepted to the Baby Ward. I’m a mom of 5; the idea of separation breaks my heart. And yes, I acknowledge the crimes committed. But a peaceful bonding time can absolutely transform a woman’s life.

[@stacitowery4461]

She said she bonded with all of her other children too. There’s no helping some people.

[@nicolet478]

I might have actually had a relationship with my mother had it been for this program. The babies deserve a bond with their Mothers.

[@gloriaambrose2840]

If she had stayed away from trouble, you would have had a relationship with her She made her choice

[@ilarious5729]

@@gloriaambrose2840 shut up, you don't know her.

[@gloriaambrose2840]

@@ilarious5729 another criminal woman who breeds kids in jail 🙄

[@gloriaambrose2840]

@@ilarious5729 stay away from crime or tie your tubes before filling the prisons with your ONS results

[@kimberlydavis5034]

Being able to bond with their babies is the most important especially the first year of life. The program you started is an excellent program. It's important these women have parenting classes and if they have a history of drug or alcohol problems they need a NA, drug abuse classes and recovery classes etc.

[@rita4missions]

If I were in Indiana I would get in involved in that program, helping mothers to care for their babies, teaching them how to care for them, giving them a chance to learn to be good mothers. I was touched by the guards that picked up the baby girl, aspecially the make guard. God bless him. I pray 🙏 for you ladies. God loves you even if you have done wrong, he forgives you if you repent of your wrong doing and give your life over to Him

[@coolkingww2d-daygillespie196]

I think its a great program it really helps alot of women change

[@esesluggo9344]

YES,I AGREE🙋‍♀️👍👍👍

[@coolkingww2d-daygillespie196]

@@esesluggo9344 i was in prison pregnant but went home before giving birth so I know its an amazing program. So when I see people make negative comments it makes me upset 😡, because now I'm 36 y/o I have 8 kids now I been clean just bought my own house all because of this program. But the warden is right.

[@shawnm.martin5721]

@@coolkingww2d-daygillespie196 congratulations!! Respect!

[@brendapaul5950]

The babies give hope for breaking the cycle. We owe that to these children who already have many strikes against them.

[@willamsvax5051]

Hello 👋

[@northernking4787]

I totally support this program and also gained a new respect for the Amish! Best wishes to all these women and their children 🙏🏾❤️

[@johnlamphier3515]

She's so happy with that guy she's willing to spiral down for him. Sad

[@McCookieParty]

They have a similar program in Minnesota. The babies don't get to live there full-time though, they get to spend weekends. Babies and children through age 12. They do an extensive selection process to decide which women are eligible and they have an individual unit the women live in and the general population have no contact or access to the babies/kids as they visit and spend weekends with their mothers.. I think it's a good program.

[@willamsvax5051]

Hello 👋

[@anidemdee4757]

I dont understand how some amazing parents cant have children yet woman in prison are getting knocked up left right and centre. Its so sad..

[@yolososmile8604]

I know. And that made me feel so guilty that I actully got postpartum before I have birth to my third. It was so bad. I never been in trouble or anything but I just felt someone else deserves babies too.

[@lilchris4946]

Yeah that's so maddening, all those kids taken from her. And she just laughs and smiles like it's some fun game. Sick. And the docs face when he says "yeah, keep going."

[@ashandemi]

Watching these makes me miss Officer Leach, rest easy 🙁

[@SuTu1122]

Did Heather just say she was 11 (!!!) when she received her first set of twins???!! Wow, that`s damn shocking!! Screams s...ual assault and absolute neglect on her parents part.

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

She also didn’t say who the father of those twins is….her father???

[@ashlee2142]

This program sounds amazing. It something I feel is helping these young women. It’s so sad for some of them who can not keep them. If you have harmed a child in no way should you be able to keep your baby. Remember Addiction is an Illness. When babies get taken away for using drugs you need to get better. No one can get better for their children. It’s something that have to want. I know Bobby has made bad choices. I hope she will be ok. It seams as tho Jail was what got her sober. I hope to God when she does get out she will not finback to her old ways.

[@mrprivate6592]

Best way to stay out of prison is don't get in trouble.....period

[@uria702]

How did we get here as a society? Non-violent offenders full term behind bars and having their baby taken away after 24 hours. We just have to do better. It is not acceptable for a newborn baby to lose their mother over non violent offenses. Why punish the baby to get back at the mother?

[@ilarious5729]

Well become the babies are more likely to grow into criminals after a childhood like that, and the mothers are more likely to reoffend. Housing prisoners is good business 👌🏻 US is broken...

[@uria702]

@@ilarious5729 that’s nonsense. A newborn isn’t developed enough to understand what criminal behavior is. Taking them away from their mother deprives them of bonding they need for their development. That is MUCH more likely to lead to issues like sociopathy and lack of empathy that results in real criminal behavior. You learn this in any basic psychology 101 course.

[@ilarious5729]

@@uria702 what's nonsense? Lol you just repeated the reasons why the babies taken away are more likely to end up criminal later in life and yet you say me saying the same is nonsense? Make it make sense. I mean you asked why punish the baby, and I replied?

[@uria702]

@@ilarious5729 I’m agreeing with you. I’m saying it’s nonsense that if you leave them with the mother for longer than 24 hours they will end up following her footsteps.

[@ilarious5729]

@@uria702 oh right 😅 sorry, I'm watching the second part of this documentary at the same time here plus English isn't my first language lol. Yeah they are more likely to follow their footsteps if they never get to know their mothers and bond with them. There's a youtube channel called Soft White Underbelly that perfectly showcases how crucial it is for the children to have a loving a family/parent. There's interviews of mostly people living on the Skid Row LA, it's worth checking out ✌🏼

[@mikemartinez7440]

if your a woman who is strung out on drugs feeling hopeless,OR JUST FEELING HOPELESS YOU CAN CHANGE,ITS HOW BAD YOU WANT CHANGE!!Its a hard world and lonely at times but we don't have a heart of fear!!!

[@withgoddess]

If the woman's struggled in drugs don't get pregnant. Use a condom.

[@merncat75]

@@withgoddess seriously?!? WOW 🤦‍♀️ That was the most ridiculous comment you could have left. Anyone with a clue knows that people who are strung out on drugs are not making the best decisions!!

[@merncat75]

You are correct Mike! There is a girl here on KZbin with her own channel who is a perfect example of that and she is making videos specifically geared towards that point. She had her baby *while incarcerated* ..she did her time, got clean and fought to get her baby back.. she was awarded full custody and now advocates for others in her situation.. she also offers a lot of advice, hope and personal support through her email, etc.. Please check out : Jessica Kent

[@merncat75]

@Mike : here is a link to one of Jessica's videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4S0mKOwhJKVoK8

[@merncat75]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKnhX6riLWirNU

[@vikassharma651]

Breaks my heart to see that prisoners are put in shackles 20 minutes after the baby is born. What’s the fault of these children, their parents made bad choices and continue to do so, i wish there was a way to prevent this situation somehow. Every child needs their mother!

[@pati1713]

U know what brakes my heart? The fact that this is all a big charade, half of them are abusing the system for their own privilges, and we're paying for their comfort.

[@Amped4Life]

I wonder if Heather was being honest about her "juvenile battery" from age 10 keeping her out of the program. I also cannot believe she got pregnant at 11 with a set of twins and then at age 16 with another set of twins! Wow!

[@stacitowery4461]

Heather is a piece of work🙄

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

Damn her oldest kids are 21

[@shovel2683]

Heather has issues

[@cheesebeansbacon5440]

I don't think it's right that some of the moms get to keep their baby while another mother has her baby taken away

[@Axyd4nt]

agree but still if their recent crime history indicates that they are abusive or violent i think those shouldn’t be able to keep em

[@lmn1966]

Yes no family to pick them up.

[@dragonflytoo]

WHERE are the FATHERS??!! 😡😡😡

[@EP-qi8ed]

According to 2 of the mothers, in jail at a different jail....

[@dragonflytoo]

@@EP-qi8ed I should have figured that out 😟.

[@zoranvanzindell]

In jesus name..

[@ebe5179]

Same thing I asked where are the father's!!!?????? Why we have to keep paying taxes for them having children without responsibility instead of prevent a pregnancy!!!! Many of this women are use to give away their kids !!!!

[@lasaundrawatson4564]

Of course many of the “fathers” are also in prison. I suspect that the men are also drug addicted and can’t be relied on to care for a child.

[@shawnm.martin5721]

Damn.... women go through so much. It's a miracle any of us come out unscathed 😔

[@helixmoore7636]

We need major reform. The men are getting off scott free. They need to start paying up. No more free rides of knocking up women and expecting the tax payers to do it. Jail time is needed for these guys too.

[@Weissguys6]

Speaking of the Amish Foster parents, “ They don’t seem tooo religious……” 😂😂😂 Girl you should be thankful that those kind people are taking care of a baby you failed on so many levels.

[@dianet888]

I wouldn't give my dog to amish foster parents .Have seen too much of what it's really like in those places. NO thank you

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

Wellllll, there are different ‘kinds’ of amish. By what I’ve seen/heard/read, ‘Beachy” (sp?) seem ‘relaxed.’

[@Michelle-kg9zz]

I WISH they would do a season 2 On *Born behind bars *

[@jennyoneill8879]

They did a new doc serious at the same prison with new girls

[@michellemoore7230]

@@jennyoneill8879 Do you by any chance have a link, or know what I can type in to search?

[@kellylyncottrell6191]

Babies Born Behind Bars

[@Kleptocosm]

Go preds

[@honeybee1852]

@@jennyoneill8879 they have a part 2 for this specific show with the same women & it tells u at the end where they all end up.

[@isaacleoon]

This is heartbreaking, I hope that people realize that they're humans with feelings too.

[@byteb0y650]

Well , then dont do something Bad thats get you in there

[@GrinsebackenTV]

Rehabilitation is so much better than punishment. I think a prison should always be the place where you learn to be a better person and not just to be locked in and ignored.

[@anniepette9795]

Your difficult, just after your daddy. Nice firts welcoming words from your mother. Welcome into your life

[@tinakondwakacheche1686]

the story of the inmate that chopped her baby and made stew for her husband gave me chills...people are sick

[@Princessbritta]

Absolutely disturbing and both incidences seemed to have been in spite of the baby daddy!😭 these women are broken. I’m sure there is deep mental illness and trauma going on.

[@marilynglazier9794]

"What drugs were you using?" "You mean on the streets?"

[@willamsvax5051]

Hello 👋

[@zaynabbakes5369]

Aww bless Donna she's the only one who deserves to keep her baby

[@Sweetflowers73]

I will pray for all these woman and there familys,God bless you all. Thank you for the very informative videos. It's such an eye opener.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

If it’s a low offense send them home with a ankle bracelet.

[@beautyforashes2230]

My heart goes out to these women. I'm a guy, but I had a wild and crazy past and how easily might I have been sucked into a vortex that destroys your life. I don't have children, but how heart-breaking it must be to have to give up your own child within a day. But still...birth control, you all?

[@rosemarycarr1298]

Great program. At least the newborns gets to bond with their mothers. Children need their mothers.

[@dennisgould9765]

She doesn't even know what race her child will be? Smh

[@judykoeppelswas8231]

I certainly don’t have any answers".......this is just heartbreaking.

[@ahap8291]

I love that amish couple is helping mom. I mean you have to have a big heart to do something like that. I hope these mom’s turn their life around for the sake of their kids.

[@happy5808]

I can't even deal with laundry with the amout of things I have to do, sometimes I wonder how people have time to do crime or drugs.

[@yvettefrazier6152]

Horrible make the program bigger so you can have more Mother's in the program then when they are released have somewhere that they can go to like a structured environment with the children

[@jodiewinters4504]

That's wat I believe they need to do is make the program bigger, but wat I do not get is why most of them end up coming back because they do set them up for the outside before they get out. They set them up w/ a job, a place to stay, and someone to go to for help if they need it, like someone to talk to, etc;

[@cheyennewarner5801]

Only ten spots is nothing

[@justjonni9330]

I had to go back… then almost hit the floor when Heather said she got pregnant with her first at 11 years old! Wtf… 😮 did I hear that correctly!!!!! Know wonder some of these ladies live unstable lifestyles! So heartbreaking!

[@Princessbritta]

Right like half the reason they’re there is male-related trauma

[@elitechelle]

Exactly. 10 y/o fighting w/ charges (so who knows the trauma that precipitated the behavior), 11 y/o pregnant, 17 y/o pregnant… like just her life as a minor would take a lot of support and skills to come up from.

[@JENKEN425]

that is devestating. aretha franklin had her first baby at 13.

[@marybethsilver5335]

That one lady had her baby and was instantly like “you’re difficult aren’t you like your father” oh my

[@gabrielamedel8777]

If the mom really wants that baby, there is no better place for the baby. It’s fed and taken care of. The baby will not remember being in jail.

[@Bebebettyw]

I have mixed feelings for these moms. From what they’re saying they sound like a good person good mother; but look at the crimes some of them committed after they found out they were pregnant.... when you become a mother you have full responsibility and lifetime commitment to your child, but these moms can’t even stay out of trouble, regretted after they got arrested and put in jail. Sorry I have no sympathy for these people!

[@TheGeographyWatch]

True, but being taken away from Mum after 24 hours could affect the child in later life as they won’t be able to form a strong attachment during the critical period. Also, some women aren’t even aware they are pregnant until they are in prison, and the knowledge that they now have a baby to look after can help some people stay out of trouble. I agree that, those who have committed violent offences and have had previous children removed from their care, shouldn’t be allowed onto this type of programme. But, why should the children suffer? These types of programmes give the best start for babies born in prison.

[@anneascales2117]

@@TheGeographyWatch That first part isn’t necessarily true. A kid can be taken away of from their biological mom as a newborn and grow up into a healthy adult if they are adopted by decent people. It happens all the time. It would be better for them than being raised by criminals and addicts.

[@TheGeographyWatch]

@@anneascales2117 Fine, but that’s rare as most kids do have the father or some relatives who are able to look after them. In that case, the mother being absent and the child not being able to form an attachment with them could cause issues in later life

[@TheGeographyWatch]

@@anneascales2117 For me, it depends on the crime. I agree with the staff in this documentary who don’t allow violent offenders to participate in this programme. However, a lot of non-violent crimes, whilst terrible, do not determine how well someone may raise a child. In fact, as mentioned in the video, sometimes the responsibility of caring for a child can help rehabilitation for non-violent criminals

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

For many people, sobriety is a DAILY choice

[@groovy-momma418]

Criminals are not all bad and some deserve to get healthy and raise their children.

[@moneyalways7674]

Balbina wasn’t a “drug dealer”, she was a drug user! “Never get high on your own supply”

[@leeroykdld5731]

All drug users most also dealers. They need money for their illness. It's to false to punishment their illness

[@inesbauer1720]

@@leeroykdld5731 well said

[@Buffalolil]

It's gonna mess up the kids most not being able to be with mom. I feel like that might increase the babies chances of going into the penal system eventually themselves. Those first few years are important.

[@katrinarepine3879]

In every pregnancy right up toward the end I think most, if not all moms get really anxious and impatient for the impending birth. I know I was but I had complications in all 3 births but thankfully healthy kids. It’s a whole lot of anticipation with a nice coating of being uncomfortable no matter what you do. I had my oldest deciding to come out a week early, my son induced due my gallbladder going bad and having massive and lengthy gall attacks. (They we’re afraid my liver would start to fail again) and he was born 10 days early. Then my youngest decided to be a week late, apparently she wasn’t done yet and another induction. It’s difficult to tell which of these moms will stay on the straight and narrow but I think this wee ones program is a good thing. That initial bond with your baby is crucial.

[@overyondersouthga5244]

Babies are a blessing I pray these ladies realize that they need to be better at some point in life you have to say your ready.

[@msc2u1]

Is anyone else bothered by how the narration went straight into another mother's story right after the inmate talked about a mother serving her own baby to her husband in a stew??? I mean...🤯

[@Bettinasisrg]

Yes but that was a total bullcrap story, that girl was an idiot, that did not happen.

[@Ali-Renee]

*These women make me sick with 6-7 pregnancies each and half of them are giving away for adoption. In my opinion they don't deserve a spot in that program.*

[@jisu222]

What the names outta Whoville are Dazzling, Chardonnay and Dishsoap 😂😂😂

[@nicolasvincentsampson2973]

They should put 3 ladies that has a baby in each dorm so that the babies can have a bond and cope together so that they proccess minds with each other and become best friends

[@honeybee1852]

The program is only for women who have a sentence no longer than 18mnths so that the baby only can spend a short time in prison & not grow up in their. They’re to little to form bonds at birth to max of 18mnths

[@propertyofranger]

This is a wonderful program, helping both babies and mothers grow. Those little babies NEED their mothers, and this is a safe, nurturing, loving environment in which they will thrive with so much attention from their mothers, the nannies, the other inmates, and the guards. Babies should not be penalised for the wrongs of their mothers.

[@JENKEN425]

THE USA NEEDS TO STOP INCARCERATING SOME OF THESE WOMEN OVER SOME INSTANCES. IF SHE WAS A DRUG SDEALER SHW NEEDS COUNSELIGN AND TIME BUT NOT 36 YEARS. IF SHE STABBED THE MAN WHO IMPREGNATED HER FIND OUT WHY, WAS HE ABUSING HER? WAS HE TRYING TO KILL HER ?

[@charlesbadoola535]

Depressing to watch but some inspiring work from officials and the lovely Amish picking up the pieces. That Heather! If she could lie about her child's paternity you know she would.

[@crispusmutethia5376]

Her story makes tears flow down

[@peggyharkness6236]

Don't do the crime..if you can't do the time..and then think of these babies !!!!!

[@rileyfox7635]

btw - if you want to know more about this, they have a show on youtube. its called "born behind bars"

[@CD-mx6gn]

This is an amazing program. I would love to help the good moms with babies. Alaska mountain life is the way to be free.

[@TommysHouseOfMunch]

I see a theme here with the paternity

[@LindaCasey]

It's just so hard not to judge these people. Imagine you have a tiny baby and they end up growing into criminals. At what stage do they do that?

[@teamcougars]

To be able to keep the babies out of the foster care system and give the mothers a supportive environment to learn how to care for their babies and learn to cope with motherhood sober is a blessing for the children 😅❤

[@JENKEN425]

I AGREE SO MUCH. THE LADIES WHO HAVE FSAMILIES ON THE OUTSIDE ARE IMPORTSANT. THEY TAKE CASRE OF BABIES WHILE MOM IS INCARCERATED.