 Restraints inhibit the movement of a woman, something that aids the progression of the labor and alleviates some of her discomfort.They may also hinder the ability of health care professionals to respond quickly to emergencies during the labor.Organizations such as Amnesty International have pressured correctional facilities to stop the use of shackles on pregnant women, pointing out the fact that most pregnant women are incarcerated for nonviolent offenses and pose no risk (especially during childbirth), so the restraints are unnecessary.