# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 02 — Division of Correction

### Chapter 09 — Medical Services

#### Regulation .02 Inmate Pregnancy.

*COMAR 12.02.09.02*

A. Assessment and Treatment.

  (1) The health services provider shall provide a complete history, physical examination, and definitive laboratory test to determine pregnancy when requested by:

    (a) The inmate;

    (b) Medical staff; or

    (c) The warden.

  (2) Prenatal and postpartum care shall be provided in accordance with acceptable health services standards to include:

    (a) Regular appointments with an accredited obstetrical clinic;

    (b) Medications as necessary; and

    (c) Patient education.

B. The Commissioner shall ensure that standards are developed to address:

  (1) Prenatal care;

  (2) Postnatal care;

  (3) Postpartum care;

  (4) Abortion;

  (5) Hospital admission;

  (6) Disposition of the child in accordance with Correctional Services Article, §9-601, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

  (7) Executive clemency.