This document discusses prison nurseries, which allow mothers to care for infants in a special housing unit within the prison. It provides context on the eligibility requirements for mothers and infants to participate. It notes potential health risks to infants from disease, malnutrition or abuse in the prison environment. The document also discusses a legal case, Arisela Duarte v. New York, where a pregnant inmate appealed her rejection from the nursery program, with the court ultimately ruling in her favor. It raises concerns about mistreatment of pregnant women in prison and the ability of the facility to properly care for infants. References are provided at the end.