

"Our staff discovered her in that process, administered first aid and helped her to deliver the baby," said Alameda County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Ray Kelly - a point she disputes. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office says Steel did not give birth alone. RELATED: Motion alleges pregnant Santa Rita Jail inmates mistreated And I noticed the umbilical cord was around her neck so I undid that, stuck my finger in her throat so she could breathe and a couple of minutes later, the deputy opens the door and all she could say was oh, OK," said Steel. "My mother instincts survival skills just kicking in and I pushed and then stood up and then pulled her out and noticed that she was coughing trying to get air. They sat there and laughed at me," said Steel. "These girls were trying to tell these women deputies go help me and they didn't. RELATED: Advocates demand end to late-night releases of female prisoners from Santa Rita Jailīack at the jail two days later, Steel says she was screaming in pain. Steel, who was 8 months pregnant, complained of cramping and was taken to the hospital where she was mis-diagnosed with Braxton Hicks or false labor. Her attorney says she had been arrested for trespassing. She was an inmate at Santa Rita Jail in July of 2017. "I try to block that day, to be honest, because I don't like reliving it," said Steel.Ĭandace Steel calls her birth story a miracle.

(KGO) - A former Santa Rita Jail inmate who says she gave birth alone in an isolated cell is speaking out.Ĭandace Steel spoke to ABC7 News over Skype alongside her sister and baby named Hope. Visitation seating may be assigned to ensure closer monitoring of a visit by staff.įor questions or clarification please contact Complex Visitation: (520) 574-0024 ext.A former Santa Rita Jail inmate who says she gave birth alone in an isolation cell is speaking out, saying deputies did nothing to help.ĭUBLIN, Calif.If a minor cannot clear the metal detector/magneto pole then they and their family members may be cleared for non-contact visitation subject to availability.

