Types of programs offered to moms behind bars

States take varied approaches to caring for incarcerated mothers and their infants. Some operate in-prison nursery programs, while others offer supervised residential placements. Some states also offer extended visitation or services, such as doula support and lactation programs.

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Map as of Jan. 8, 2026. The federal Bureau of Prisons offers two different programs for expecting mothers.

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