ORS 421.175 Use of mechanical restraints during labor, childbirth or postpartum recovery

An adult in custody may not be restrained mechanically during labor, childbirth or postpartum recovery in a hospital unless:

The mechanical restraints are reasonably necessary, as determined by a supervising officer, for the safety and security of the adult in custody, correctional staff, other persons or the public; and

The attending physician determines that use of the mechanical restraints does not present a medical risk to the adult in custody.

Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the use of a mechanical restraint:

May not interfere with the ability of the adult in custody to hold the infant, nurse the infant, establish a milk supply, obtain lactation support or receive other postpartum recovery care from hospital staff.

Must be in the least restrictive manner possible.