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

(1) An adult in custody may not be restrained mechanically during labor, childbirth or postpartum recovery in a hospital unless: (a) 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 (b) The attending physician determines that use of the mechanical restraints does not present a medical risk to the adult in custody. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the use of a mechanical restraint: (a) 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. (b) Must be in the least restrictive manner possible. [2023 c.311 §2; 2025 c.2 §20]