Lost Pregnancies Aren’t Reported in Ohio Jails. A Lawmaker Has a Fix.
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The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.

Linda Acoff was 17 weeks pregnant and pleading for help, but an investigation found Cuyahoga County Jail staff delayed proper medical care. An autopsy of her fetus showed she lost her pregnancy due to a common infection that went untreated.

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