
Episode #2
Lost Mothers: The Hidden Trauma of Separation in Prison
<p><b>Episode Description</b></p><p>Dr Su Khant Chei (GP) and Sean Liu welcome Professor Laura Abbott, Professor of Maternal Health and Criminal Justice at the University of Hertfordshire and founder of the Lost Mothers Project.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological impact of separating mothers from their newborn babies while in prison. Laura shares insights from her co-produced research with women who have lived experience of imprisonment, highlighting themes of grief, trauma, stigma, and systemic gaps in care. We also discuss the implications for children, the importance of the first 1001 days, and...

