Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998)Regulations for the Administration of the Department of Correctional Services of the Republic of South AfricaChapter IV : Management, Safe Custody and Well Being of Remand Detainees26D Pregnant women |
| 1) | Pregnant women in remand detention must have access to pre-, intra and post natal services. |
| 2) | If the medical practitioner or registered midwife prescribes any form of medication or treatment additional to what is normally recommended, the Head of the remand detention facility or correctional centre or an official authorised by him or her, as the case may be, must arrange to provide such. |
| 3) | The Head of the remand detention centre or correctional centre, as the case may be, or a correctional official authorized by him or her must inform the investigating officer and prosecutor of the pregnancy of a remand detainee. |
| 4) | The Head of the remand detention facility or correctional centre or an official authorised by him or her, as the case may be, must inform the next of kin of the pregnancy of the detainee if so requested by the pregnant remand detainee. |
| 5) | The pregnant remand detainee may request additional visits with the alleged biological father, next of kin or other supportive persons over and above the normal visits allowed. |
| 6) | Pregnant and lactating remand detainees must be provided with food items according to their nutritional needs as prescribed in the Department of Health's Maternal Health Guidelines as well as the Departmental ration scales and Therapeutic Diet Manual, taking into consideration religious or cultural beliefs. |