Therefore , Gelfman 's execution was officially postponed until forty days after childbirth , and in the meantime she would stay in the harsh Peter and Paul Fortress prison .
According to contemporary law execution of pregnant women was banned as the fetus was considered innocent .
Gelfman 's execution was officially postponed until forty days after childbirth , and in the meantime she would stay in the harsh Peter and Paul Fortress prison .
According to contemporary law execution of pregnant women was banned as the fetus was considered innocent .