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KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
INCARCERATED PEOPLE LACTATION PROGRAM
H-175
EFFECTIVE:
REVIEWED:
REVISED:
UPDATED:
December 30, 2016
07-11-24
07-11-24
APPROVED BY:
REFERENCE:
Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros
DBPPM H-100, H-150, H & S 1648
POLICY
Post-partum incarcerated people who have given birth and are lactating will be allowed
access to a breast pump for the purpose of expression of milk to relieve discomfort, to
maintain milk supply, and/or to prevent infection.
Upon transfer to the Lerdo Facilities incarcerated people who choose to provide milk for
their child will be allowed to have pumped breast milk frozen by medical staff so that it
may be picked up by a family member, or the child’s guardian.
Class members will be notified of this program via the ‘Pregnant Incarcerated Person
Advisement’ provided by medical staff pursuant to DBPPM H-150: Notification of
Access to Medical Services