A sheriff says an inmate at a Tennessee jail gave birth alone in a cell after seeking medical helpCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- An inmate at a Tennessee jail gave birth alone in a cell after seeking medical help, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said. The deputy contacted medical staff and a licensed practical nurse assessed the inmate and left to consult with additional medical staff. “After the follow-up assessment, the medical staff left the cell but continued to assess the situation and order additional medical tests. A deputy responded again to the inmate's cell at 12:41 p.m. and found she had given birth while in her cell, the statement said. The deputy helped the inmate while medical staff and emergency medical services were alerted.

Source: ABC News August 31, 2023 04:03 UTC